WASHINGTON D.C. / HIGH POINT, N.C. – A 20-year-old man originally from Nepal, residing in North Carolina, stands accused of co-leading a sophisticated and disturbing international child exploitation ring linked to a violent extremist network known as "764".

Prasan Nepal, who lived in High Point, North Carolina, and used online aliases including "Trippy," "Leather Jacket," "Rebirth," and "KingKrampus," was arrested by federal authorities on April 22. He faces charges stemming from his alleged central role in orchestrating what prosecutors describe as "one of the most heinous online child exploitation enterprises" they have encountered.

Alongside 21-year-old Leonidas Varagiannis ("War"), a U.S. citizen arrested separately in Greece, Nepal is accused of heading a core group within the 764 network. This network, operating since late 2020, allegedly aims to "destroy civilized society" by targeting and exploiting vulnerable individuals, particularly minors.

Prosecutors allege Nepal was not just a member but a co-founder of 764, dating back to conversations in mid-2021. Authorities claim he played a direct part in the production and distribution of child sexual abuse material (CSAM), operating through encrypted messaging apps.

The group's methods, as outlined in court documents, are profoundly disturbing. Nepal and others allegedly groomed minors, particularly targeting girls with mental health issues or those lacking father figures, convincing them to share intimate images. These images were then allegedly used as leverage to coerce victims into performing increasingly degrading and violent acts. These horrific acts reportedly included forcing victims to carve group members' names into their bodies, light themselves on fire, abuse pets or siblings, and even attempt suicide.

This material was allegedly compiled into "Lorebooks," shared among members as a form of currency within the group and stored in online vaults designed to preserve the content even if members were arrested. Court documents suggest Nepal actively guided other members, sharing detailed instructions on how to groom mentally ill victims, encouraging them to "seduce" and push targets towards self-harm.

During a court appearance in North Carolina last Tuesday, where his family was present, Nepal reportedly admitted to creating 764 and still controlling the network, according to ABC11 reporting. His sister testified the family was unaware of his alleged involvement. The case is being transferred to Washington D.C. for prosecution.

"The allegations in this case are not only disturbing, they are also every parent's nightmare," stated U.S. Attorney Edward R. Martin Jr. "The number of victims allegedly exploited by these defendants, and the depths of depravity are staggering."

Attorney General Pamela Bondi echoed the sentiment, calling the network "built on terror, abuse, and the deliberate targeting of children." FBI Director Kash Patel added that the defendants "allegedly recruited others to exploit children and created a guide for the disgusting online content they wanted."

Authorities state at least eight minors across multiple jurisdictions were victimized, with some exploited content traced back to children as young as 13.

If convicted, Prasan Nepal faces a maximum penalty of life in prison. His North Carolina attorney declined to comment, citing the case's transfer. Varagiannis is reportedly opposing extradition from Greece.