A sinister online network celebrating satanism, sex abuse and brutality is at work in Ireland – and targeting Irish children… here’s how a child is tricked into sending compromising images, believing themselves to be friends or in a relationship
An online network linked to satanism, sexual abuse and extreme violence has reportedly been identified as active in Ireland, with children among those being targeted. According to the report, predators build trust with young people online, posing as friends or romantic partners, before manipulating them into sending compromising images.
The report outlines how such grooming typically unfolds, with abusers exploiting children's trust and desire for connection to coerce them into sharing explicit material, which can then be used for further exploitation or blackmail. The article does not provide further specific details, figures or named organisations involved in identifying or countering the network.
- Online network linked to satanism and abuse targets children in Ireland
- Predators pose as friends or partners to gain trust
- Children manipulated into sending compromising images