[Law] German authorities arrest 10 suspected leaders of the ‘New World Order’ online harassment group

Summary: German authorities have arrested ten individuals linked to an online harassment group called the ‘New World Order’ (NWO), which is accused of various cybercrimes including cyberbullying and doxing. The arrests are part of a broader investigation into the group’s targeted harassment campaigns against victims, particularly in the streaming community.

Threat Actor: New World Order (NWO) | New World Order

Key Point :

  • Ten individuals were arrested across multiple German states for leading the NWO online harassment group.
  • The group targeted vulnerable victims through tactics like “mask games,” involving insults and threats.
  • Authorities seized numerous electronic devices during coordinated raids as part of the ongoing investigation.


Original Source: https://www.bka.de/DE/Presse/Listenseite_Pressemitteilungen/2024/Presse2024/240903_PM_Maßnahmen_NWO.html

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