White Tiger und Com-Szene: Wie Täter Kinder online erpressen I ZDFheute live

How children and young people become victims of digital violence. ZDFheute live provides context. The so-called "com scene" is an international, violent online network. In secure chat groups, perpetrators allegedly manipulate and blackmail minors, coercing them into sexual or self-harming acts. One of the most well-known cases is the White Tiger trial from Hamburg: The 21-year-old defendant is accused of more than 200 offenses against over 30 children and young people worldwide. Today, another trial related to the "com scene" begins in Hamburg. An 18-year-old is accused of more than 50 offenses allegedly committed as a minor. This case is one of several trials being conducted by the Hamburg judiciary concerning this violent online network. What is known about the case? What role do gaming platforms and social networks play? And why are perpetrators able to use digital spaces so effectively? Christian Hoch discusses these questions with Senior Public Prosecutor Dr. [Name missing] on ZDFheute live. Jörg Angerer from the Koblenz Public Prosecutor's Office, ZDF reporter Sven Rieken in Hamburg, and child and adolescent psychiatrist Prof. Michael Schulte-Markwort. #comszene #whitetiger #hamburg 00:00 Welcome 04:37 "It's about psychological cruelty" 07:38 "Victim thought he was in private communication" 10:35 How something like this can start 12:37 How the fight against the network is progressing 15:46 What does murder by indirect perpetration mean? 20:25 What happens to children and adolescents from a psychological perspective? 22:55 "Parents should be vigilant" ___ Note: This stream deals with topics such as sexualized violence, blackmail, and self-harm. If this topic is upsetting for you, please do not watch this video alone. You can find free support services at: Suicidal thoughts helpline: 0800 111 0 11 Online suicide prevention: https://www.u25-deutschland.de/ Weisser Ring e.V. (White Ring) helpline: 116 006 // Online help: https://weisser-ring.de/hilfe-fuer-op... HateAid victim support: You are not alone! ----- Here on ZDFheute News, you'll find out what's happening in the world and what affects us all: We provide clarity in the world of news, explain the background, and address social debates. Join the discussion in live streams and form your own opinion based on the facts we present. Subscribe to our channel so you don't miss anything. Stay up-to-date at https://www.ZDFheute.de/.