Related topic:Online radicalisation, including minorsDescription:This Europol intelligence notification highlights the alarming rise of online cult‑like communities dedicated to extremely violent child abuse. These interconnected groups operate across social media, gaming platforms, and streaming services, where they recruit and manipulate vulnerable minors, often aged 8 to 17, through coercive tactics such as love‑bombing, intimidation, and blackmail. The report details how these communities normalize extreme violence, share disturbing content, and pressure children into escalating acts of harm. It also identifies behavioural indicators that can help adults detect at‑risk youth, emphasizing the urgent need for vigilance and coordinated protective measures.Link:Read the documentLanguage:EnglishDate: 11.03.2026Proposed by:PPHSSource:EUROPOL, 2025
