Leader of 764 pleads guilty, faces up to 30 years in prison
Leader of child sextortion group 764 pleads guilty to federal charges.
Prasan Nepal, the leader of the nihilistic violent extremist network 764, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit sexual exploitation of a child. The group, which operated for nearly four years, was involved in grooming, manipulation, and extortion of minors, and required members to produce disturbing content. Nepal faces up to 30 years in prison, and his plea is part of a broader law enforcement effort targeting the group and its affiliates.
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The lesson from this incident
Full lessonThe 764 network operated for nearly four years by exploiting gaps in digital safety awareness among minors, using grooming, manipulation, and extortion to coerce victims into producing harmful content. The root cause lies in insufficient security awareness and online safety education for children, parents, and platform moderators, combined with delayed coordinated law enforcement response. Online extremist networks thrive in digital spaces where monitoring is limited and vulnerable individuals lack the knowledge to recognize manipulation tactics. This case underscores that online child safety is not only a social issue but a critical security challenge requiring proactive education, platform accountability, and rapid incident response coordination.