FBI sees dramatic rise in ‘nihilistic violent extremism’ arrests this year

Published November 27, 2025 10:39pm ET



The FBI said there’s been a near-500% rise in “nihilistic violent extremism” arrests this year. Most of the cases involve “764,” a group of nihilistic predators who target children online.

“Important story – this FBI has seen an almost 500% increase in arrests associated with ‘Nihilistic Violent Extremism’ – often involving the violent 764 network who targets young children online,” FBI Director Kash Patel said in reaction to a Daily Wire report.

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