The Molly Rose Foundation warns of the 'Com', a global hacking ecosystem exploiting children online through extreme abuse, self-harm, and sexual violence, with concentrations in the US, Russia, and Brazil.
Cambodia is preparing to extradite 73 South Korean nationals detained for alleged involvement in online scam operations. The suspects face charges of defrauding victims of approximately $33 million.
Abbie Draper, a Miss Scotland finalist, reveals how a fake doctor on Facebook destroyed her life. The catfish was a nurse she knew. Watch the BBC documentary now.
The shocking story of how 33,000 Finns had their deepest secrets stolen in a massive therapy data hack. The hacker is now guilty, but the trauma remains. Read the full investigation.
An Australian teenager faces serious charges for allegedly making fake emergency calls to US services about mass shootings. The AFP warns of the global threat from online crime networks.
A regional NSW boy faces serious charges for allegedly making hoax 'swatting' calls about mass shootings in the US. Learn about the international police operation and the dangers of online crime networks.
An Australian minor faces serious charges for allegedly making hoax 'swatting' calls about mass shootings in the US. International police cooperation led to the arrest. Learn about the dangers of online crime networks.
A NSW teenager faces 14 years in jail after being charged over a 'swatting' network that made false mass shooting reports in the US. The AFP and FBI warn online anonymity is an illusion.
Two women reveal how they unmasked catfish Adele Rennie, a nurse posing as a handsome doctor. The scammer is now jailed, with the story featured in a new BBC documentary.
BBC's Gareth Wyn Jones reveals terrifying AI blackmail attempt using fake explicit video. The farmer refused to pay £2,000 and is warning others about the growing scam.
A landmark trial in Hamburg sees a 21-year-old accused of leading an online group that coerced children into self-harm, leading to a US boy's death. The case tests German law on cross-border cybercrime.
A New York man has been sentenced to prison for a sustained bomb hoax campaign targeting UK venues, including London hospitals. Read the full details of the joint investigation.
Cambodia has extradited sanctioned tycoon Chen Zhi to China, accused of running a global scam network. The move complicates a US trial and highlights Southeast Asia's cybercrime crisis. Read the full story.
Chinese-born tycoon Chen Zhi, accused of running a vast transnational fraud network, has been arrested in Cambodia and sent to China. Read the full story on the crackdown.
A Paris court has found ten individuals guilty of online harassment targeting France's first lady, Brigitte Macron, over false transgender claims. Read the full legal details.
A Paris court will rule on Monday in the case of 10 individuals accused of cyberbullying France's first lady with false claims about her gender and sexuality. The verdict could see sentences of up to two years.
Shocking Police Scotland figures reveal over 200 under-16s targeted in sextortion scams, with a detection rate below 10%. Learn the risks and how to protect young people.
Exclusive analysis reveals 'The Com', a vast English-speaking cybercrime network of teens and young adults, linked to the Pornhub hack, sextortion, and attacks on UK retailers. The NCA reports a six-fold UK increase.
Thailand and UNODC launch a global initiative to fight online scams, with Meta and TikTok joining. Learn how this partnership aims to protect victims worldwide.
Thai authorities spearhead a major international operation against cyber scam syndicates, arresting over 1,200. Discover the details of the crackdown and its global impact.
KK Park, a notorious Myanmar scam centre, was raided and demolished, but its operators vanished. Experts warn of a new era of 'scam states' where cybercrime reshapes economies and corrupts governments. Read the investigation.
Ethan Ungerboeck, 20, accused of creating and sharing child abuse content on Telegram while living in parents' $6m mansion. Case continues in February.
Police in England and Wales have recorded nearly 4,000 cyber-flashing offences since it became illegal in 2024. Discover the data and calls for stronger online safety measures.
Discover how remote Indian villages became global cybercrime hubs preying on international victims. Learn about this digital deception epidemic now.
Thomas McGinn bombarded his victim with up to 100 calls daily and sent distressing self-harm images. Read the full story of the police investigation and court case.
Thailand extradites a Chinese man accused of running over 200 illegal online gambling sites. The move signals a major step in a joint crackdown on cybercrime and scam centres in Southeast Asia.
Exclusive: Las Vegas authorities block release of alleged Cybertruck bomber's manifesto as community demands answers about mysterious vehicle explosion and police standoff.
Exclusive investigation reveals sophisticated criminal network selling British credit card details for as little as £2 each, with experts warning of rising financial fraud threats.
An exclusive investigation reveals how entire villages in India have abandoned traditional farming for sophisticated online scamming operations, creating a multi-million pound shadow economy.
Tiphaine Auzière, daughter of French First Lady Brigitte Macron, gives emotional testimony in Paris court against cyberbullies spreading false claims about her mother's gender identity in groundbreaking harassment case.