{"id":2515325,"date":"2025-11-27T22:49:01","date_gmt":"2025-11-28T03:49:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fbi-sees-dramatic-rise-in-nihilistic-violent-extremism-arrests-this-year\/"},"modified":"2025-11-27T22:52:15","modified_gmt":"2025-11-28T03:52:15","slug":"fbi-sees-dramatic-rise-in-nihilistic-violent-extremism-arrests-this-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fbi-sees-dramatic-rise-in-nihilistic-violent-extremism-arrests-this-year\/","title":{"rendered":"FBI sees dramatic rise in \u201cNihilistic Violent Extremism\u201d arrests this year"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ffbi-sees-dramatic-rise-in-nihilistic-violent-extremism-arrests-this-year%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2515325&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The FBI has reported a nearly 500% increase in arrests related to &#8220;Nihilistic violent Extremism&#8221; (NVE) this year, with many cases involving the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-house-refuses-to-denounce-antifa-despite-group-continuing-to-wreak-havoc-across-u-s\/\" title=\"White House refuses to denounce Antifa despite group continuing to wreak havoc across U.S.\">violent extremist group<\/a> known as &#8220;764.&#8221; This network targets children online through social media and gaming platforms, engaging in activities such as the production, sharing, and <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >extortion involving child sexual abuse material<\/a>. FBI Director Kash Patel highlighted over 300 ongoing cases nationwide linked to the 764 group, which has seen a 20% rise in arrests this year along with an increase in child victims. An indictment from Baltimore detailed that members recruit and groom minors, frequently enough moving them to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/isis-inspired-nyc-bomber-sentenced-to-life-in-prison\/\" title=\"ISIS-Inspired NYC Bomber Sentenced to Life In Prison\">encrypted messaging apps<\/a> like Discord and Telegram. deputy Director Dan Bongino emphasized the importance of parental vigilance, urging parents to monitor their children&#8217;s online activity and report suspicious behavior.The FBI remains committed to dismantling these violent extremist networks to protect children and bring offenders to justice.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">FBI sees dramatic rise in &ldquo;Nihilistic Violent Extremism&rdquo; arrests this year<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2415398\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>The <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/fbi\/\">Federal Bureau of Investigation <\/a>said that there&rsquo;s been a near-500% rise in &ldquo;Nihilistic Violent Extremism&rdquo; arrests this year. Most of the cases involve &ldquo;764,&rdquo;&nbsp;a group of<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/usao-md\/pr\/violent-extremist-network-764-member-facing-federal-indictment-sexual-exploitation\"> nihilistic predators <\/a>who target children online.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Important story &ndash; this FBI has seen an almost 500% increase in arrests associated with &lsquo;Nihilistic Violent Extremism&rsquo; &ndash; often involving the violent 764 network who targets young children online,&rdquo; FBI Director Kash Patel said in reaction to a <em>The Daily Wire<\/em> <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/fbi-sees-dramatic-increase-in-arrests-of-nihilistic-violent-extremism-individuals-targeting-children\">exclusive.<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3901129\/biden-administration-afghan-refugee-vetting-vows-resurface-dc-attack\/\">Biden administration&#8217;s Afghan refugee vetting vows resurface after DC attack: &#8216;Care to circle back?&#8217;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/3901080\/bondi-confirms-death-penalty-possible-for-monster-national-guardsmen-shooter\/\">Bondi confirms death penalty possible for &#8216;monster&#8217; National Guardsmen shooter<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/3900781\/suspected-gunman-dc-national-guard-shooting-afghan\/\">Suspected gunman in DC National Guard shooting identified as Afghan national<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;This is among the most important issues in America and we won&rsquo;t stop working,&rdquo; he added.<\/p>\n<p>Patel said there are more than 300 cases involving 764 nationwide, and there has been a 20% increase in arrests related to the group this year and an increase in child victims.<\/p>\n<p>An indictment of a member of a &ldquo;764&rdquo; group in Baltimore detailed what the group does.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Members of &lsquo;764&rsquo; use known online social media communications platforms as mediums to support the possession, production, and sharing of extreme gore media and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/anti-sex-trafficking-advocates-slam-twitter-on-heels-of-bombshell-lawsuit-from-teen-victim\/\" title=\"Anti-Sex Trafficking Advocates Slam Twitter On Heels Of Bombshell Lawsuit From Teen Victim\">child sex abuse material<\/a> with vulnerable, juvenile populations,&rdquo; read <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/usao-md\/pr\/violent-extremist-network-764-member-facing-federal-indictment-sexual-exploitation\">the indictment of 20-year-old charged with sexual exploitation in Maryland. <\/a>&ldquo;These individuals often conduct coordinated extortions of teenagers, blackmailing the victims to comply with the group&rsquo;s demands.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Nihilistic Violent Extremism is defined by law enforcement as individuals who are motivated to violence, mainly out of a hatred for society and a desire to see society collapse.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;This FBI is fully engaged in dismantling NVE networks and violent groups like 764 &ndash; who prey on young children using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrats-seek-to-force-big-tech-to-police-content-more-tightly-in-section-230-reform-bill\/\" title=\"Democrats Seek to Force Big Tech to Police Content More Tightly in Section 230 Reform Bill\">online platforms<\/a> like gaming systems or social media,&rdquo; Patel told The Daily Wire. &ldquo;As we speak, we have over 300 cases nationwide related to 764 alone, with more to come, and have surged NVE-related arrests almost 5-fold from the year prior. We won&rsquo;t stop until we get the job done.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Deputy Director Dan Bongino added that saving children was &ldquo;one of the first issues&rdquo; that he and Patel &ldquo;put a premium on addressing&rdquo; when he joined the FBI. <\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The scourge of 764 networks targeting children online is a deeply important issue in our country that not enough people are aware of,&rdquo; Bongino said. &ldquo;We are asking all parents to please be on guard &ndash; check in with your kids, report suspicious activity to law enforcement, and consider your options on monitoring your children&rsquo;s internet usage to limit what these networks can reach. In the meantime, your FBI will be working day and night to crush this violent movement and bring them to justice.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The man indicted from the Baltimore group persuaded three minor females to engage in sexually-explicit conduct and then transmitted it. He was also indicted on a cyberstalking charge. He faces up to 50 years in prison.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wbaltv.com\/article\/764-network-alleged-member-arrested-fbi-baltimore\/69394181\">Nick DeGeorge, the supervisory special agent for the FBI&rsquo;s Baltimore Field Office,<\/a> told WBAL-TV more about the network, including how it exploits victims.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/in_focus\/3809791\/progressive-nihilism-extremist-language-charlie-kirk-murder\/\">THE CULTURE OF NIHILISM MUST BE DEFEATED<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;They kind of recruit, groom them, and then have them (change) over to a more of an encrypted messaging platform, such as Discord, Telegram,&rdquo; DeGeorge told the outlet. He added that victims can be as young as 10 and many hold learning disabilities or hold autism diagnoses.<\/p>\n<p>Bongino advises parents to be vigilant and regularly check in on their children.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We are asking all parents to please be on guard &ndash; check in with your kids, report suspicious activity to law enforcement, and consider your options on monitoring your children&rsquo;s internet usage to limit what these networks can reach. In the meantime, your FBI will be working day and night to crush this violent movement and bring them to justice,&rdquo; he told The Daily Wire.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FBI reports nearly 500% rise in &#8220;Nihilistic Violent Extremism&#8221; arrests<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2515328,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/AP25330793876294.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651,538],"tags":[4283,50645,66082,49863],"class_list":["post-2515325","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","category-washington-examiner","tag-arrests","tag-fbi-2","tag-nihilism","tag-violent-extremism"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/AP25330793876294.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2515325","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2515325"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2515325\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2515330,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2515325\/revisions\/2515330"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2515328"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2515325"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2515325"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2515325"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}