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Chinese men in Germany used Telegram to share rape videos and drugging tips
A German investigation into an online predator network that thrived on Telegram for years has led to the convictions of three alleged members of the group's inner circle and the ongoing trial of a fourth in Berlin. Investigators have been poring through several years' worth of posts in roughly two dozen group chats on the popular messaging app that authorities believe served an online predator network of mainly Chinese men targeting mostly Chinese women in Germany. (AP video/Fanny Brodersen) Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home
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The Economic Times
· Jul 8, 2026
Chinese shared rape videos on Telegram: Germany
Chinese shared rape videos on Telegram: Germany
Arise News
· Jul 8, 2026
Chinese Men Face Convictions Over Telegram Group That Allegedly Promoted Sexual Assault
German prosecutors uncover a Telegram rape network where Chinese men allegedly share drugging tips, assault videos and victim abuse.
Korea Times News
· Jul 11, 2026
Inside Korea's largest Telegram sex abuse ring: How victims became perpetrators
Inside Korea's largest Telegram sex abuse ring: How victims became perpetrators
Times of India
· Jul 8, 2026
Telegram 'drug rape' network that shocked Germany! How secret codes were used to assault women
German prosecutors have discovered disturbing Telegram groups where members discussed plans for sexual assaults and drugging. They cleverly disguised their actions using terms like 'cars' and 'fuel.' Years of posts revealed numerous attacks on incapacitated individuals, with several members already convicted. Ongoing investigations aim to uncover the full extent of this network, raising significant concerns about the misuse of online platforms and their global repercussions.
India Today
· Jul 4, 2026
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· Jul 2, 2026
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