RCMP logo shown in Edmonton, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

By The Canadian Press

B.C. Mounties warn parents of ‘violent’ online group exploiting children

Jun 10, 2026 | 11:37 AM

LANGFORD — Mounties near Victoria say they are investigating three reports of a violent online group exploiting children and young people.

West Shore RCMP say in a statement that the reports are all similar and involve a group known as 764, which is part of a larger online network known as The Com, which deliberately recruits vulnerable children from ages eight to 17 years old.

Police say The Com network is known to have extreme ideological views, and aims to desensitize children and radicalize them to violence.

They say the group also operates on popular social media and gaming platforms such Discord, Telegram, Roblox, Minecraft, Twitch and others.

Parents are urged to watch for warning signs, which police say include having a new online friend, or network that they are infatuated with or afraid of.

Tornado Damage

VIDEO: 'Devastating thunderstorms' and at least one tornado hit southeast Sask.

1h ago

THREEPUTT GOLF CO.

Fairway friendship drives launch of women's golf apparel brand

2h ago

crime

Arrest warrant issued in targeted Lloydminster gang shooting that injured two

2h ago

The statement says children can be convinced to take photos of themselves or their siblings in sexually explicit poses, they might harm or kill animals, including family pets, attempt suicide or commit acts of violence.

“Predators use grooming processes that can include establishing trusting or romantic relationships; or using power or coercive tactics to get victims to engage in serious violence, self harm, or gore activities,” police say in a statement.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 10, 2026.

The Canadian Press

by The Canadian Press

B.C. Mounties warn parents of ‘violent’ online group exploiting children

What's Trending