Overview
- On July 18, Hamburg prosecutors opened an investigation into a second local suspect for alleged ties to the online child exploitation network "764".
- Prosecutors say there is no known connection or contact between the newly accused suspect and Shahriar J., who was arrested June 18.
- The Bundeskriminalamt is coordinating a nationwide probe into "764", though the total number of suspects under investigation remains unclear.
- Forensic experts are reviewing terabytes of data recovered from devices seized during mid-June raids to identify further victims and accomplices.
- Authorities allege that "764" members used platforms such as Discord and Telegram to coerce minors into self-harm and sexual abuse in live video chats.