RCMP have charged an 18-year-old from Yorkton in connection with online activity they say tied the youth to the transnational network known as 764, a group listed as a terrorist entity in December 2025.
Investigation began on tip, Mounties say
Provincial and national RCMP investigators launched the probe after authorities in Alberta received a report of what they described as “concerning online activity.” Police say that led them to a Telegram account where a user allegedly posted a series of videos presenting themselves as a member of 764. The suspected participant was arrested on Sept. 24.
The accused, who was under 18 when the alleged offences occurred, faces three charges: participating in the activity of a terrorist group, facilitating terrorist activity and commission of an offence for a terrorist group. Because the alleged offences were committed while the person was a youth, their name cannot be published under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
RCMP outline alleged tactics of the 764 network
Mounties said 764 is a network of online predators that seeks to coerce young people into violent acts, including sexual exploitation and cruelty to animals. In a news release, the RCMP warned the group uses desensitization and radicalization tactics to manipulate youth.
“Elements of the 764 network are known to have extreme ideological views and are victimizing children through desensitizing and radicalizing them to violence,” RCMP said. “(They) coerce youth to participate in acts involving child sexual abuse and exploitation, self-harm and the torture of animals.”
The release also noted a separate recent charge in Alberta: a 17-year-old from Lethbridge is alleged to have links to 764 and faces terrorism-related charges as well as accusations of child sexual abuse and animal cruelty. That arrest was announced by RCMP last week.
What charges were laid
| Charge | Summary |
|---|---|
| Participating in activity of a terrorist group | Alleged involvement in actions or planning tied to an organization listed as terrorist |
| Facilitating terrorist activity | Accused of assisting or enabling acts by the group |
| Commission of an offence for a terrorist group | Alleged commission of criminal acts on behalf of the group |
Local impact and community concern
The charges raise fresh concerns about how extremist networks operate online and recruit or coerce young people. Community leaders, schools and families are likely to watch closely for updates as the case proceeds through the justice system.
Yorkton, a city of roughly 16,000 residents, has seen high-profile policing matters before, but terrorism-related prosecutions are rare on the Prairies. The RCMP’s description of 764 as a transnational network of predators suggests investigators are treating this as more than isolated online posts.
- Timeline: Alberta investigators reported the activity; arrest in Yorkton occurred Sept. 24.
- Affiliation: RCMP say the accused allegedly posted as a 764 member on Telegram.
- Legal limits: Identity of the accused withheld under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
What this means for parents and educators
Law-enforcement messaging about 764 stresses that the network targets young people through online grooming and coercion. Professionals who work with youth say vigilance includes monitoring online activity for sudden behavioural changes, secretive behaviour around devices, and exposure to content that glorifies violence or self-harm.
Police have not released additional details about the content of the videos or how many people were involved. The charges now move into the court process, where Crown prosecutors will determine whether to proceed to trial. Because of youth publication restrictions, broader public reporting will be limited until proceedings permit.
RCMP investigations into online extremist networks are increasingly cross-jurisdictional, requiring cooperation between provincial detachments and national units. The arrest in Yorkton and the separate Lethbridge case underscore those collaborative efforts and the reach of such networks beyond one province.
As this story develops, WE NEWS will continue to report on court proceedings and official updates from the RCMP and Crown counsel. Anyone with information related to suspicious online activity involving youth is encouraged to contact local police.
