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A Calgary trucker has been convicted of child luring in the U.S. and is scheduled to be sentenced in April after pleading guilty to charges stemming from an online sting operation.

Two judges in Brazil were subjected to racist remarks during an online event, prompting condemnation from the Supreme Court (STF) and the National Justice Council (CNJ).

TV personalities Mareile Höppner and Lola Weippert discuss their long struggle against male harassment, xenophobia, and online abuse exacerbated by deepfake technology.

A couple was arrested in Santa Inês, Brazil, suspected of orchestrating an online scam that defrauded victims of R$ 59,000.

German actress Collien Fernandes faces harassment from fake porn videos, including deepfakes, allegedly created by her ex-husband.

A luxury condominium in Wanel Ville, Sorocaba, was the focus of a police operation against illegal online gambling platforms.

A Metropolitan Police officer, now identifying as a woman, was convicted of raping and sexually assaulting a child after grooming the victim online.

The article discusses the issue of sexualized deepfake videos circulating online featuring Collien Fernandes, shedding light on the challenges victims face and the motivations behind the perpetrators.

A court in Argentina ordered Banco Provincia to stop any debits from the account of a retiree who was scammed online.

The article investigates the mysterious death of Elisa Lam, a Canadian student found dead in a water tank at the infamous Cecil Hotel in Los Angeles, highlighting her struggles with mental health and the online fascination surrounding her case.

A woman in Czechia expresses her fear after being a victim of identity theft, where criminals are using her identity to lure men for dating scams.

A cyber fraud ring operating from Bagpat, Uttar Pradesh, has been uncovered, revealing an extensive operation exploiting online platforms like Instagram and Facebook to scam users.

A 23-year-old man has been indicted for sharing intimate photos and videos of his ex-girlfriend online out of revenge for her new relationship, according to police.

A former CSIS counterterrorism analyst discusses the challenge of identifying credible online threats amidst numerous daily communications.

A police officer in Mar del Plata was removed from duty after assaulting a woman who attempted to file a report about her business being misused online.

A 27-year-old man was arrested in connection with a gossip page that extorted residents in a Ceará district by publicly sharing personal information.

The police warn about a sophisticated scam method used by criminals to fish for bank identifiers, which may lead victims to unwittingly become involved in money laundering allegations.

Reports claim that the film Dhurandar 2 has been illegally leaked online, with users alleging it is available in high quality on platforms like Reddit and Telegram.

A young adult was identified after years of being a victim of online sexual abuse thanks to her school uniform appearing in videos and images.

The Federal Police in Brazil arrested a suspect in João Monlevade during an operation aimed at combating the distribution of child sexual abuse material online.

The Civil Police of the Federal District executed 121 court orders in a major crackdown on a criminal organization involved in drug trafficking and money laundering through illegal betting platforms.

A 41-year-old man has been convicted of child rape and sentenced to prison after engaging in sexual activity with a girl under the age of 15 who misrepresented her age.

An elderly man in Brazil fell victim to a 'love scam,' sending money to a fraudulent doctor he met online in hopes of receiving a suitcase filled with wealth.

A 21-year-old man from Itabira is under international investigation for his alleged involvement in an online sexual exploitation network targeting children and adolescents.

Authorities in La Matanza, Argentina, dismantled an online child abuse network, leading to five arrests and the seizure of numerous electronic devices.

A clandestine pharmacy in Campinas, Brazil, is under investigation for allegedly distributing illegal medications to other cities and through the internet.

Miss Finland 1996, Lola Odusoga, recently fell victim to card fraud but has announced via social media that she has recovered her funds.

A 41-year-old man was arrested in Vale Real, Brazil, for the alleged sexual assault of a 65-year-old woman after they met online.

An Israeli journalist, Emanuel Fabian, received threatening messages from users of an online prediction platform after reporting on a missile strike near Jerusalem, reflecting the intersection of uncertain gambling, journalism, and geopolitical conflicts.

A former history teacher was convicted of grooming a teenage boy through inappropriate messages on Grindr and Snapchat.

The Finnish Cyber Security Centre warns about phishing emails creating panic by alleging that users' accounts are under quarantine due to suspicious traffic from an unidentified IP address traced to Russia.

An investigation reveals a horrifying network in the Philippines involving the live-streaming of child sexual abuse for a small fee.

A 23-year-old man was arrested in Pernambuco, Brazil, on suspicion of committing virtual sexual crimes against a 9-year-old child living in Maranhão.

The Federal Police conducted search and seizure operations in Resende and Barra Mansa, Rio de Janeiro, targeting online child sexual abuse as part of a larger initiative.

The Federal Police in Brazil arrested a suspect in connection with online child sexual abuse as part of the 'Digital Guardian Operation.'

The head of the UK National Crime Agency warns that algorithms in toxic online spaces are radicalizing teenagers into engaging in serious crimes.

A Swiss investigation reveals that child sexual abuse was live-streamed for a fee, exposing a troubling connection between foreign predators and Filipino minors.

The Uttar Pradesh ATS arrested BDS student Harish Ali in Moradabad for allegedly being linked to an online ISIS module.

A friend of a crime victim has been indicted for allegedly stealing three designer bags and selling them online in Barra do Garças, Brazil.

A Mexican migrant was arrested for allegedly using Roblox currency to solicit sexually explicit content from children under 10 years old in Virginia.

A young woman, Sasha-Jay Davies, reveals her struggle after her identity was stolen and misused for online deception, resulting in her living in fear and anxiety.

A survivor of online child abuse recounts her traumatic experience amid a concerning increase in such crimes.

The UN warns that online fraud is rapidly growing, partly fueled by advances in artificial intelligence, with many states unprepared to combat this lucrative crime for organized crime syndicates.

Sasha-Jay Davies, a 19-year-old woman, has been living in fear due to someone stealing her photos and creating fake online profiles to deceive men into romantic encounters and harass her.

A computer virus has evolved to divert online payments via Pix, Boleto, and cryptocurrencies, increasing the sophistication of Brazilian cybercrime.

The environmental police seized 66 illegally kept wild birds in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, revealing the cruelty in their treatment and the illegal online trade.

An Italian judge has ruled that comments made online regarding the case of convicted murderer Massimo Adriatici do not constitute incitement to commit a crime.

A social media celebrity serving time in an Argentine women's prison celebrates her last birthday behind bars with a vibrant party that gains attention online.

A recent study reveals that Germany has become a hotspot for 'love scams', with victims losing an estimated 380 million euros in 2025 through fraudulent romantic relationships.

Ella, a victim of deepfake technology, suffers from digital violence as manipulated nude images of her circulate online.