Vile 'paedo' teacher 'wanted to take boy's virginity' after speaking on Grindr
A former history teacher was convicted of grooming a teenage boy through inappropriate messages on Grindr and Snapchat.
Survivor of online child abuse shares story as 'deeply shocking' rise in crimes revealed
A survivor of online child abuse recounts her traumatic experience amid a concerning increase in such crimes.
Schoolgirl, 12, feared to have taken her own life after Snapchat bullying
A 12-year-old schoolgirl, Amelia Bath, is feared to have taken her own life due to bullying on Snapchat, with her family discovering her body at home.
After checking her twelve-year-old daughter's phone, a woman from Klaipeda was left in shock – even more shocking was the response from the authorities
A mother's discovery of inappropriate messages between her daughter and an adult man raises concerns over child safety and the effectiveness of parental controls and police response.
Report: More Australian children use social media despite ban
One-fifth of teenagers under 16 in Australia still access social media platforms like TikTok and Snapchat despite a new ban.
One in five Australian teenagers still uses social media after ban
Despite a significant drop in app usage like TikTok and Snapchat, one in five Australian teenagers continues to use social media, two months after the country implemented a ban on social media for children under 16 years old.
Snapchat told an Australian mother it would not delete her son’s account because his listed age was 25
An Australian mother was informed by Snapchat that her son's account, which she reported as underage, would not be deleted because his listed age was 25.
Man convicted of child rapes
A 31-year-old man has been sentenced to 7.5 years in prison for multiple sexual offenses against minors in Halmstad, Sweden.
25-year-old charged with sextortion of 43 girls on Snapchat and TikTok
A 25-year-old man has been charged in Denmark for sextortion involving 43 girls aged 12 to 18 over two and a half years.
Man charged for subjecting 43 girls to sextortion and rape
A 25-year-old man has been charged with sextortion against girls he contacted through Snapchat and TikTok.
Baby-faced man jailed after partner told police what he did to young girl
Lewis Herman has been sentenced for engaging in sexual activity with a 14-year-old girl after his partner reported his actions to the police.
Snapchat video 'showing alleged attack' played at rape trial after mum testifies
A Snapchat video allegedly showing an attack on a girl by three boys was presented in a rape trial where the defendants deny the charges.
Attempted Murder: Teen Recruited for Bomb Attack via Snapchat
A 15-year-old Dutch boy faces trial in Frankfurt for an attempted murder charge after allegedly throwing a homemade bomb into a café, following recruitment via Snapchat.
The conviction of child sex offender Brynjar confirmed
Brynjar Joensen Creed has been sentenced to an additional three years in prison for sexual crimes against minors, affirming a previous seven-year sentence.
"Justice has not been up to the task": the predator of a 12-year-old girl, found by her father, sentenced to one year in prison with probation
A 37-year-old man was sentenced to one year in prison with a two-year probation period for targeting a 12-year-old girl on Snapchat, which has left her father questioning the adequacy of the justice system.
The Gävle Man Arrested – Continued to Subject Girls to Sexual Abuse
A 32-year-old man from Gävle has been arrested and is facing charges for 50 counts of child rape over a span of five years, targeting young girls on Snapchat.
How a Tweet from Kylie Jenner 'Knocked' Snapchat Down
A tweet from Kylie Jenner stating she couldn't open Snapchat caused a significant drop in the company's stock value.
TikTok and Snapchat posts urge London pupils to join 'school wars' fights
Children in London are being incited through social media posts to engage in violent school fights, leading to police intervention and warnings from school authorities.
Burnt Houses, Gunfire: An Investigation Opened in Lyon After the Release of Violent Videos on Snapchat
An investigation has been launched by Lyon's judicial police following the release of violent videos on Snapchat showing houses set on fire and gunfire incidents related to gang conflicts.
A school student had a photo of a child with an exposed upper body on his phone - was convicted of sexual offenses
A 16-year-old boy in Central Finland was convicted for possessing and distributing a sexually explicit image of a child, which he received via Snapchat.
Tabloid: Riot police sentenced for dozens of sexual offenses in Sweden
Kristian Youssef, a riot policeman in the Stockholm area, has been sentenced to five and a half years in prison for 48 sexual offenses against children, including rape and child pornography.
New app to detect smart glasses wearers near you
A developer has created an app that can detect smart glasses like Meta Ray-Ban and Snapchat glasses without needing to connect to them.
Haukland is questioned by Høiby's defender: - Why didn't you go to the police instead of Snapchat?
Nora Haukland faced questioning in a courtroom regarding her allegations against Marius Borg Høiby and was asked why she chose to post her claims on Snapchat rather than alerting the police.
"She attempted to commit suicide": near Nice, a father's hunt for his daughter's predator on Snapchat
A father in France embarks on a desperate search for the man who preyed on his 12-year-old daughter on Snapchat after she attempted suicide.
Snapchat and the Louvre: More Show than Substance
The Louvre's collaboration with Snapchat aims to enhance the museum's appeal through augmented reality, but questions remain about its effectiveness.
Man sentenced to 13 years in prison for online abuse of several girls in Romerike
A 30-year-old man has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for committing online abuse against several minors in Romerike, Norway.
WITNESSES REMAIN SILENT ⟩ Tartu drug case reveals the secret world of youth: Snapchat deals and large amounts of cash
A recent court session in Tartu examined drug offenses involving a group of young individuals accused of illegal drug handling and money laundering, but witnesses declined to provide testimony.
The rapist claimed that Snapchat messages were not from him
A rapist maintained in court that Snapchat messages used as evidence against him were not sent by him, but the Supreme Court upheld his conviction.
Vile sex offender used fake Snapchat profile to abuse 121 victims
Siah Riley, a sex offender from Derby, has been convicted of abusing 121 young victims through a fake Snapchat profile.
"The most beautiful showcase of our know-how": how Paris, its museums, and luxury brands have become the laboratory of Snapchat's augmented reality
Paris, its museums, and luxury brands are integrating Snapchat's augmented reality technologies to enhance visitor experiences, notably at the Louvre.
Liverpool hero banished from club sent 3am Snapchat plea - 'I cannot accept the lie'
Mamadou Sakho, a former Liverpool player, voiced his frustrations on Snapchat after being sidelined by Jurgen Klopp and officially retired from football recently.
30-year-old acquitted of rape of 13-year-old
A 30-year-old man was found guilty of several sexual offenses against minors but acquitted of raping a 13-year-old girl, leaving prosecutors considering an appeal.
Prosecutors are surprised by the acquittal in the case of child rape
A court in Herning sentenced a 30-year-old man to two years in prison for sexual crimes against several children, but acquitted him of the most serious charge of raping a 13-year-old girl, surprising prosecutors.
Neuilly: how minors recruited via Snapchat for a burglary were caught in the act
Three minors were apprehended while attempting to carry out a burglary in Neuilly-sur-Seine, having been recruited through Snapchat.
Rapist jailed after being caught when girl, 15, called police 'asking for pizza'
A man was sentenced for raping a 15-year-old girl after she called police for help under the guise of asking for a pizza.
Mild sentence for harassing eight girls: 'I don't care about the age difference'
A man in his fifties has been sentenced to fifteen months in prison, mostly suspended, after sending numerous sexual messages to eight girls aged eleven to thirteen on Snapchat.
She faked cancer then met up with 6ft 4in Snapchat date – he was never seen alive again
Sierra Inscoe, who previously faked cancer for sympathy, becomes a murderer after meeting her Snapchat date, Carson Sistrunk, who was never seen again.
British man sexually abused minors. Lured them with Xbox and PlayStation codes
A man from Glasgow was sentenced to ten and a half years in prison for sexually abusing minors via Snapchat by offering them Xbox and PlayStation codes in exchange for sexual content and acts.
Snapchat predator coerced boys to perform sex acts in exchange for Xbox and PlayStation codes
Ross Brogan, a 31-year-old man, has been sentenced to 10-and-a-half years in prison for coercing boys into sexual acts via Snapchat in exchange for gaming codes.
Snapchat on the continuing assaults on the app
The article discusses a police officer charged with soliciting explicit material from children via Snapchat, an act that may be classified as sexual assault under the law.
A photo from the court: A young man who offered sex to a minor on Snapchat encountered a police officer instead
Kevin Balthazar Kostab, 21, mistakenly believed he was communicating with a 12-year-old girl on Snapchat when, in fact, he was interacting with a police officer during an undercover operation.
28-year-old convicted of indecent assault against 14-year-old girls on Snapchat
A 28-year-old man from Næstved has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison for indecent assault, unlawful coercion, and grooming of 14-year-old girls over several years on platforms including Snapchat.
Australia: Snapchat blocked 415,000 users under 16 years old in two months
Snapchat announced it has blocked or disabled 415,000 accounts belonging to users under 16 years old in Australia within two months due to compliance with local regulations.
Snapchat blocks 415,000 underage accounts in Australia under social media ban
Snapchat has blocked 415,000 accounts belonging to users under 16 as part of compliance with Australia's age-based social media ban, with similar measures being considered in other countries like France.
Sent a picture of a weapon - how the police is suspected of exploiting children via Snapchat
A police chief is questioned regarding allegations that a colleague exploited children through Snapchat, highlighting his experience with youth.
Snapchat blocks more than 400,000 Australian accounts but warns of ‘significant gaps’ in under-16s social media ban
Snapchat has disabled over 415,000 accounts in Australia for users identified as under 16, highlighting concerns about the effectiveness of its age verification methods.
Erling Haaland fires Dominik Szoboszlai message after Liverpool star accused of 'disrespect'
Erling Haaland playfully messaged Liverpool's Dominik Szoboszlai on Snapchat after the midfielder's understated celebration following a goal in a recent FA Cup match against Barnsley.
120,000 euros for the 'head' of the director of Baumettes: two inmates referred to court in Marseille
Two inmates in Marseille are facing trial for allegedly distributing a 'contract' on Snapchat from the DZ Mafia, which offered €120,000 for the assassination of the director of Baumettes prison.
He falsely represented himself on Snapchat, and when he met her, he threatened her and said she was 'legal for a sexual relationship'
A 28-year-old man is accused of raping a 16-year-old girl in August 2024 after luring her with false pretenses and threatening her during an isolated encounter.