An international sex predator network used a Telegram chat group to brag about raping women and share tips on how to drug them, according to prosecutors. The group, which referred to itself as the “German driving school for experts,” used code words such as “cars” for women, “fuel” for sedatives, and “driving” for rape.

Investigation and Convictions

Prosecutors have been investigating the group for several years and have already convicted three alleged inner circle members on rape and other charges. A fourth member was convicted in Berlin on Wednesday. The investigation has also led to the arrests of several other suspects in Europe and the Americas.

The group’s chats, which sometimes included photos and videos of their attacks on unconscious victims, were discovered by investigators in 2024. The chats had tens of thousands of members, and the group’s leaders used code words to avoid detection. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have not yet determined how many women were victimized by the network.

International Cooperation

The investigation has involved international cooperation, with authorities in Germany, China, and other countries working together to dismantle the network. The case has also raised questions about the use of social media platforms for criminal activity and the need for greater regulation and oversight.

The European Union’s police agency, Europol, has announced an international operation to dismantle online networks that promote drug-facilitated sexual assaults. The operation, which has already led to 57 arrests, is being led by law enforcement from Germany and the UK.

Original reporting: Texarkana Gazette — read the source article.