Justin Swaddle, a member of The Com, was sentenced to two years in prison for blackmail and sextortion targeting nearly 120 victims worldwide, including 117 girls aged 13 to 17. The case exposed links to The Com’s broader network of abuse, coercion, and child exploitation across platforms such as Snapchat, Telegram, and Discord. #TheCom #JustinSwaddle #WestYorkshirePolice #NationalCrimeAgency
Keypoints
- Justin Swaddle was sentenced to two years in prison for blackmail and sextortion offenses.
- He targeted nearly 120 victims worldwide, including 117 female victims aged 13 to 17.
- Swaddle used Snapchat, Telegram, and Discord aliases to groom and threaten victims.
- Investigators found evidence of coercion, self-harm, and child sexual abuse material on his devices.
- The case is linked to The Com, a criminal collective associated with child exploitation and other attacks.