Key facts
- The UK's National Crime Agency has uncovered an international drug-facilitated sexual assault network.
- Victims are reportedly sedated with drugs before being raped.
- Over 270 individuals have been identified as linked to online forums used to coordinate these crimes.
- Eight individuals have been arrested as part of the investigation.
- The investigation was initiated by German journalists.
- Fourteen separate investigations are ongoing globally.
- The network is suspected of coordinating crimes via an online platform.
The UK's National Crime Agency (NCA) has uncovered a global network of individuals suspected of engaging in drug-facilitated sexual assaults. These crimes involve victims being sedated with drugs before being subjected to sexual assault. The NCA has identified more than 270 individuals who are linked to online forums that are used to coordinate these offenses. As a result of the investigation, eight individuals have been arrested.