U.S. Attorney Leah Foley said the online violent network is known for extorting adolescents via social media, gaming platforms and smartphone apps.

The use of cryptocurrency in sales of human beings for prostitution and scam compounds nearly doubled in 2025, according to a conservative estimate. Many of the deals are happening in plain sight.

Fringe movements are using games and other online platforms to draw growing numbers of children to their causes, new data and ...