A report from the Digital Observation Center (Noad) of the São Paulo Civil Police has identified significant moderation failures on the online gaming platform Discord, which it claims have facilitated criminal activities targeting children and adolescents. Released on Tuesday, the report was submitted to the state Public Ministry and details persistent issues detected during police surveillance of the platform. Notably, the report highlights the platform's slow response to the removal of servers even during active criminal behavior, raising concerns regarding the safety of young users.

The monitoring conducted by police also revealed challenges in quickly halting illegal activities and identifying those responsible for such acts. According to Delegate Lisandréa Salvariego Colabuono, head of Noad, it is now up to the Public Prosecutor's Office to determine the next steps in addressing these serious issues. This report draws attention to the responsibilities of online platforms in protecting vulnerable users, particularly minors, from potential harm encountered in virtual environments.

The statement from the state government under Tarcísio de Freitas's administration mentions efforts to maintain ongoing surveillance of online spaces, highlighting that there is continuous monitoring aimed at safeguarding the community. This situation underscores the critical need for enhanced regulation and oversight of online platforms to keep minors safe from exploitation and abuse that can occur in digital realms where they frequently interact.