Australian girls being 'hunted' by online crime gangs to commit violent acts
Summary
Australian police report that online crime networks are targeting young Australian girls to commit violent acts. These networks use gaming and messaging platforms to recruit and manipulate girls, often without the girls fully understanding the situation. Authorities have set up a task force to work with international partners to address this issue.Key Facts
- Online crime gangs are targeting young Australian girls for violent acts.
- The girls are recruited through platforms like Roblox, Discord, and Telegram.
- The crime rings involve ideologies such as nihilism, sadism, Nazism, and satanism.
- These actions are not motivated by money or sexual reasons but for amusement or popularity.
- Around 60 suspects have been identified in Australia.
- The Australian Federal Police are collaborating with other countries like the US, UK, New Zealand, and Canada.
- Australia's new social media laws for under 16s come in December, but gaming platforms are not included.
- Commissioner Krissy Barrett highlighted this issue in a recent speech.
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