FBI Director Kash Patel has exposed a chilling child exploitation network tied to a Satanic, neo-Nazi cult. On April 30, 2025, Patel announced the arrests of two alleged leaders of the 764 network, a group accused of heinous crimes against vulnerable children.
The Daily Caller reported that the arrests of Leanoidis Varagiannis, 21, and Prasan Nepal, 20, mark a significant blow to the 764 network. This international group, linked to the Satanic neo-Nazi Order of Nine Angels, allegedly produced and shared child sexual abuse material.
Patel revealed the operation’s scope in an online statement, signaling a renewed focus on combating such depravity. Varagiannis, known as War, was apprehended in Greece on April 28, 2025.
Nepal, alias Trippy, was arrested in North Carolina six days earlier on April 22. Both are accused of directing the 764 Inferno subgroup, a core component of the network’s vile activities.
The 764 network preyed on vulnerable minors through platforms like Snapchat, Instagram, Roblox, and Telegram.
Members groomed victims, coercing them into sharing intimate images and personal details. This exploitation often escalated to demands for extreme acts, including self-harm and violence against pets.
Patel described the arrests as a “significant case” in the fight against child exploitation. “This is a significant case in our renewed mission to crack down on child sexual exploitation and abuse — heinous crimes that no child or parent should ever be faced with,” he said. His words reflect a commitment to rooting out such evil.
The network’s tactics were disturbingly calculated. Leaders allegedly required prospective members to prove their involvement in illegal acts to join, a strategy to evade law enforcement. This insidious approach allowed 764 to operate under the radar until the FBI’s breakthrough.
A CBC News investigation labeled 764 a “Satanic cult,” highlighting its depraved ideology. The group drew influence from the Order of Nine Angels, a Satanic neo-Nazi organization, according to the Institute for Strategic Dialogue.
The FBI first uncovered 764 in 2023, following a 2021 arrest on unrelated gun charges. This discovery revealed a network that psychologically tormented minors and inflicted extreme violence. The scale of their cruelty is a stark reminder of the dangers lurking in online spaces.
Varagiannis and Nepal face life in prison if convicted. Their arrests send a clear message: those who exploit children will face justice. Patel’s leadership at the FBI appears focused on dismantling such networks with unwavering resolve.
The 764 network’s use of popular platforms like Roblox and Instagram is particularly alarming. These are spaces where children should feel safe, not targeted by predators. The group’s ability to infiltrate these platforms exposes the need for stronger oversight of Big Tech’s role in protecting users.
Members of 764 coerced victims into horrific acts, such as carving the names of group members into their bodies. This level of manipulation and violence is beyond comprehension. It’s a wake-up call for parents to monitor their children’s online activity closely.
CBC News reported that 764 and its subgroups are “terrorizing thousands of children around the world.” The outlet noted that members lure minors into private groups, pushing them to self-harm or worse. This predatory behavior thrives in the shadows of unregulated digital spaces.
The arrests highlight the FBI’s renewed mission under Patel to combat child exploitation. Working with the Department of Justice and Attorney General Pam Bondi, Patel emphasized the importance of these arrests.
“Working with [the DOJ] and [Attorney General Pam Bondi], I can now report the FBI and our partners have arrested two individuals on charges of operating an international child exploitation enterprise,” he said.