Project Compass Targets 764 Network as 30 Arrested and Victims Rescued

Europol’s Project Compass targets The Com (aka 764 network), an online group exploiting minors. After 30 arrests, officials say the hunt for those involved is far from over.

A massive international police effort has finally revealed the truth about The Com (also known as 764), a dangerous online network that has been quietly threatening young people across the globe. Known formally as the Community, this group isn’t just a single gang; it is a messy, unpredictable web of teenagers and adults who use gaming sites and social media to find their next targets.

From Minecraft to a Global Menace

This network actually started in the bedroom of a 15-year-old. Bradley Chance Cadenhead (aliases Felix and Brad764) from Stephenville, Texas, created the group in 2020 and formally established the network in 2021, naming it after his local zip code.

What started on platforms like Minecraft quickly turned into an ...