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Members of a sexual predator network on Telegram tried to hide their crimes with code words
Summary by Terrell Hills News Editorial Desk Kirsten Grieshaber, Stefanie Dazio And Huizhong Wu, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· July 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on the investigation and convictions are available from KSAT 12, including information on the group's activities and the convictions of alleged inner circle members.
A group of individuals used code words to conceal their crimes on Telegram. They referred to their victims as "cars" and sedatives as "fuel", with rape being termed as "driving". The group's members also used derogatory terms for their victims.
Prosecutors are investigating the group, which is believed to be an online predator network. The network is thought to be comprised mainly of Chinese men targeting Chinese women in Germany. Further details on the investigation and convictions are available from KSAT 12, including information on the group's activities and the convictions of alleged inner circle members.
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Category: safety Published: July 8, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio Reading time: 1 min
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