764: the violent extremist network targeting kids online
Summary
Host Jamie Poisson and reporter Joanna Remiliotis discuss the 764 Network, a transnational group that lures vulnerable minors from gaming platforms to commit self-harm and share sexual exploitation material. The episode features the story of Trinity, a victim who endured years of abuse and blackmail, highlighting how the network uses "love bombing" and nihilistic violence for clout. It also covers Canada’s recent designation of 764 as a terrorist entity, the failure of law enforcement to initially protect victims, and the growing threat of public harm linked to the group.
Topics discussed
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Intro: Lethbridge arrest and 764 Network overview
Introduction of reporter Joanna Remiliotis
Case study: Trinity's exploitation and background
Trinity's account: Recruitment and blackmail threats
Specific harms: Self-harm and 'fan signs'
Psychological manipulation and 'love bombing'
Network structure: Loose connections and nihilism
Hierarchy, subgroups, and the 764 Inferno
Lore books: Digital currency and clout chasing
Extreme cases: Threats to family and pets
Evolution to public harm and terrorism designation
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Recruitment tactics on social platforms
Parental vigilance and vulnerability of any child
Law enforcement failures in early reporting
Current threat level and younger perpetrators
Platform responsibility and international cooperation
Credits and closing remarks
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