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FBI alarm grows about violent online ring targeting children, exclusive documents show

FBI reports a nearly 500% rise in arrests linked to nihilistic groups exploiting minors through sextortion and violent coercion across multiple countries.

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A concerned mother posted online an urgent plea for advice last year: Her teenage son returning from college overseas had been mysteriously detained at a US airport. As her post went viral, commenters suggested she inform Congress and contact civil rights groups.

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Fbi Alarm Grows over Violent Online Network Targeting Children, Exclusive Documents Reveal

By Curt Devine and Kyung Lah, CNN. Last year, a worried mother posted an urgent plea for advice online: her teenage son, returning from college abroad, had been mysteriously detained at a U.S. airport. As her post went viral, users suggested she inform Congress and contact civil rights organizations. However, federal documents obtained by CNN suggest her son was hiding dark secrets. On his phone, customs agents found messages inciting extreme vi…

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FBI alarm grows about violent online ring targeting kids, exclusive documents show

An online subculture targeting kids and teens has led to real-world violence. Authorities are racing to catch up.

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CNN broke the news in Atlanta, United States on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
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