URGENT UPDATE: Federal authorities have arrested two young men linked to a heinous international sextortion network known as the 764 ring, which has been active since 2021. The arrests took place in Los Angeles, California, as part of an ongoing crackdown on child exploitation.
18-year-old Pysher is accused of traveling from Pennsylvania to meet a 13-year-old girl in a motel room in Castaic. Reports indicate that he sexually assaulted the minor while wielding a knife. This shocking incident occurred after Pysher had allegedly groomed the victim online for over two months. Investigators recovered a knife and personal lubricant at the crime scene, along with bloody tissues from the hotel’s trash can. Pysher faces felony charges that could lead to a 30-year prison sentence if convicted.
Just days before Pysher’s arrest, authorities apprehended Gonzalez, 24, who is accused of coercing underage girls into producing and sending explicit videos. These included humiliating footage of self-harm. According to the Department of Justice (DOJ), Gonzalez exploited social media to target minors, threatening to expose their images to their families if they did not comply.
The DOJ’s affidavit reveals that from April 2025 to June 2025, Gonzalez engaged in a series of communications to entice children into creating child sexual abuse material (CSAM). His connection to the 764 sextortion ring is alarming; described as a nihilistic violent extremist ideology, the group has been labeled a terrorist organization by both the DOJ and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Both men are currently being held without bond, and neither has entered a plea. The investigation highlights the urgent need for vigilance among parents and guardians regarding the online safety of children.
Authorities emphasize the importance of awareness in preventing such exploitation. For more resources on protecting children from online threats, visit Know2Protect.
These developments are unfolding rapidly, and further updates are anticipated as law enforcement continues its investigation into the 764 network. Stay tuned for more breaking news on this disturbing situation.
