A 17-year-old Spanish national, identified as a key figure in the "764 network," has been arrested in Gipuzkoa, Spain, by a joint operation involving the Guardia Civil, Ertzaintza, and Mossos d'Esquadra. The network is described as neonazi, paedophile, and satanist, and has been linked to threats against educational centers, town councils, and other entities.
Investigators believe the teenager sent numerous messages between January and April announcing shootings and armed attacks, though none were carried out. These threats prompted several institutions to activate exceptional security protocols. The suspect also allegedly claimed he would broadcast attacks live for other members of the organization to watch. Threats against a well-known leisure center and several individuals are also under investigation.
Searches conducted on July 16 at two homes linked to the suspect resulted in the seizure of electronic devices, storage media, and documents currently under analysis. The detainee has appeared before a judge and is being held in a custodial measure at a specialized center in Donostia/San Sebastián.
The 764 network, which originated in the United States, has evolved from an online community into an international structure involved in offenses such as sextortion, distribution of child sexual abuse material, incitement to self-harm, and dissemination of extreme violence and animal abuse content. Canada has classified it as a terrorist entity, and multiple countries are investigating its activities. In Spain, the network has employed tactics like swatting, doxing, and identity theft to falsely implicate individuals and divert investigators. The investigation revealed the detainee participated in digital spaces where psychological manipulation, humiliation, and coercion were used against children and vulnerable youth, with images and videos shared within the community for control.
Authorities emphasize that networks like 764 target minors on social media and gaming platforms, starting with apparent friendships before escalating to manipulation and blackmail. They advise families and educators to be alert to signs of distress and encourage open communication with children and reporting suspicious activities to security forces.
