Paris Court Jails Leader of International Child Abuse Cult

An Indian man was sentenced to 20 years in prison in Paris for leading a digital child abuse cult.

A Paris court has sentenced a 29-year-old Indian man to 20 years in prison for leading an international online network that coerced vulnerable children into producing violent and sexual material. Rohan Rane stood trial on charges including the torture of minors, extortion, and distributing abusive images of children. The criminal ring targeted young victims across the United States, Britain, and Canada.

• The sentenceThe defendant received a 20-year prison term from the French court.
• The scopeThe online criminal network operated internationally, targeting victims in the US, Britain, and Canada.
• The chargesThe accused faced multiple counts including the torture of minors, extortion, and distributing illicit material.