From failing Grade 8 to an FBI bust: Malmesbury teen's troubled path to '764' charges

From school anxiety to bloody commands: Inside Malmesbury boy's 764 world

The 16-year-old Malmesbury teenager arrested over his alleged role in a violent global online exploitation syndicate has been referred to Valkenberg Psychiatric Hospital. Appearing in the Malmesbury Magistrate’s Court on Thursday for his second appearance, the teenager saw his charges increase to 15 after a district surgeon recommended he undergo a formal mental evaluation to determine his criminal responsibility. The proceedings took place behi…

Court orders mental evaluation for Malmesbury teen accused in child exploitation case

The Malmesbury teen who was arrested in connection with international child exploitation networks has been referred for mental evaluation.

BREAKING: ‘764’-linked Malmesbury teen to remain behind bars

A 16-year-old accused of links to the international “764” network returned to court on Thursday as the case against him continues to unfold.

From failing Grade 8 to an FBI bust: Malmesbury teen's troubled path to '764' charges

A psychometrist’s August 2024 report on a teen arrested on abuse charges recommended he be tested for autism, repeat Grade 8 and be taught in English rather than Afrikaans.

More charges against Malmesbury minor accused of sexual exploitation; psychiatric evaluation

The Malmesbury minor facing charges for the alleged sexual exploitation of children, as part of an international online extremist group, is expected to undergo a mental evaluation.   That was the recommendation of the district surgeon after the 16-year-old went for a medical evaluation earlier this week.   READ MORE: Malmesbury teen accused of child exploitation undergoes medical exam – Smile 90.4FM   The National Prosecuting Authority’s Eric Nt…