What I can tell you about the 764 (This is ROUGH)

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The "764" network is a decentralized and extremist online group that has been linked to severe child exploitation, psychological manipulation, and violent acts. Originating in 2021, the group has expanded globally, leveraging various online platforms to target minors.


Origins and Ideology
The group was founded by Bradley Chance Cadenhead, a teenager from Stephenville, Texas. The name "764" derives from the town's ZIP code. Cadenhead created a Discord server that became a hub for distributing child sexual abuse material and manipulating victims. He was sentenced to 80 years in prison in 2023. Despite his incarceration, the network splintered and continued its activities globally. The group espouses extremist ideologies, including neo-Nazism and Satanism, and has ties to the Order of Nine Angles, a far-right Satanic terrorist network

Global Reach and Law Enforcement Response
The FBI has identified 764 as a significant threat, with over 250 active investigations across the United States. The network's decentralized nature and use of encrypted communication make it challenging to dismantle. In Canada, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has classified 764 as an "ideological violent extremist network" and issued warnings about its activities targeting youth .

In April 2025, U.S. authorities arrested and charged Leonidas Varagiannis and Prasan Nepal, alleged leaders of a subgroup called "764 Inferno," with operating a global child exploitation enterprise. They are accused of producing and distributing child sexual abuse material and manipulating minors into self-harm and violent behavior .

Warning Signs and Prevention
Authorities urge parents and guardians to be vigilant for signs that a child may be targeted by such groups. Indicators include sudden behavioral changes, secretive online activity, unexplained injuries, and withdrawal from family and friends. Open communication about online safety and monitoring of digital activities are crucial preventive measures.

If you suspect that a child is being exploited or targeted by such networks, report immediately to local law enforcement or contact the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children at 1-800-843-5678 or report.cybertip.org.