The Horrifying Rise of the “764” Predator Network: What Every Parent Needs to Know

As of August 13, 2025, Roblox—a game hugely popular with children—has been blocked in Qatar over child safety concerns. Parents should be aware that Roblox has been used to host dangerous cult-like games hidden within its platform, posing serious risks to young players.

What Is "764"?

“764” is a decentralized, extremist sextortion network—often classified by law enforcement as a terror-level threat—that targets children and vulnerable teens online. Founded in 2021 by Bradley Chance Cadenhead in Stephenville, Texas (its name derived from the local ZIP code), the group has grown rapidly, using neo‑Nazi and satanic ideology to manipulate youth into performing and sharing violent, sexual, and self‑harm acts.

How It Works

• Recruitment via gaming and social platforms: Members groom children typically aged 8 to 17, especially those wrestling with mental health issues or social isolation, through platforms like Discord, Roblox, Minecraft, Telegram, and others.

  
  

• Gradual coercion and degradation: Once contact is established, victims are convinced to produce content involving self-harm, animal cruelty, or sexual acts. Some are forced to carve symbols or names of their abusers into their bodies—known as “cutsigns”—which members treat as “trophies” to gain status within the network.

  
  

• Escalating violence for entertainment and extortion: “Watch parties” are held where victims’ self-harm or abuse is livestreamed to satisfy group members. Such graphic materials are often used to blackmail victims into submitting further degrading content.

  
  

Scale of Danger

• The FBI currently has over 250 open investigations tied to the 764 network—every one of its 55 U.S. field offices is involved.

  
  

• Some victims have been as young as nine years old, with estimated thousands affected globally.

  
  

• In a harrowing account, a former FBI agent was driven into early therapy after investigating a case where a 13‑year‑old from Tacoma was coerced into suicide by 764 members.

Arrests & Legal Action

• Leaders arrested and charged:

  • Prasan “Trippy” Nepal (20) arrested in North Carolina (April 22, 2025)

  • Leonidas “War” Varagiannis (21) arrested in Greece (April 28, 2025), now facing extradition

  
  

• Convictions and sentences:

  • Richard Anthony Reyna “Rabid” Densmore received 30 years in prison in November 2024 for exploiting children as part of 764’s sextortion network.

  • Other convictions include individuals sentenced for producing child sexual abuse material and related crimes spanning multiple countries.

Why Parents Must Take This Seriously

1. It's more than just online bullying: This network is terror-level in its nature—its stated goal: to “destroy civilized society” by targeting its most vulnerable members.

2. It evolves quickly and operates in secrecy: The group is leaderless, decentralized, and uses encrypted platforms—making it difficult for law enforcement to dismantle.

3. Effectively preys on loneliness and mental health struggles: Teens with depression, belonging to marginalized groups, or facing social isolation are particularly at risk.

What Parents Should Do

• Talk openly with children about online safety—emphasize that being groomed or manipulated is never their fault.

• Monitor behaviors and online habits: Watch for signs of distress, secrecy, or self-harm.

• Limit access to risky platforms and use parental controls, especially on apps like Discord or Roblox.

• Encourage healthy social contacts and professional mental health support if needed.

• Report concerning interactions immediately to platform moderators or law enforcement.

The “764” network is not a hoax or urban legend. It’s a real, active predator network, with hundreds of FBI cases, convictions, and countless vulnerable children affected. Parents must stay alert, informed, and vigilant in protecting their children from these insidious digital threats.