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UK man tied to The Com sentenced for abusing 117 victims

CyberScoop · August 10, 2026 · US Federal · Privacy Law

Justin Swaddle, who was a minor when he committed the crimes, coerced children across multiple countries into self-harm and sexual abuse using threats tied to their personal information, authorities said. The post UK man tied to The Com sentenced for abusing 117 victims appeared first on CyberScoop.

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UK man tied to The Com sentenced for abusing 117 victims

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