LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – A 24-year-old man in Downey, Los Angeles County, has been arrested on charges of child enticement and for his connection to an online network known as "764" — a group federal officials describe as an extremist organization operating domestically and internationally, specializing in the exploitation and extortion of children.

According to law enforcement, Bryant Gonzalez was arrested on Thursday in his hometown. Investigative documents accuse him of luring two girls, aged 11 and 15, asking them to record self-harming acts and send explicit content online, which he then allegedly shared with others.

What is the "764" Network?

According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), "764" is an extremist online network that exploits children — especially those who are psychologically vulnerable — to manipulate, extort, and disseminate child sexual abuse material.

Officials state that the group adheres to extremist ideologies, seeking to create social disorder and undermine the current order. The FBI, along with counter-terrorism task forces, has repeatedly disrupted individuals believed to hold leadership roles or actively participate in this network.

Series of Related Arrests in California

Gonzalez's arrest is part of a series of crackdowns related to "764" in the Los Angeles area.

On April 3, Jose Henry Ayala Casami, 28, of San Fernando, was arrested on charges of possessing and producing child sexual abuse material. He later pleaded guilty in December 2025 to two charges and is scheduled for sentencing on August 24.

Last August, an FBI task force arrested Dong Hwan Kim in Downey after executing a federal search warrant. Records accuse Kim of luring minors to send explicit images and then threatening to disseminate them if they did not comply with further demands. Kim has pleaded not guilty and is scheduled to appear in court on May 5.

Bill Essayli, a federal prosecutor in Los Angeles, stated that his office has prosecuted at least three cases related to "764" in the past year. He described the group as targeting children experiencing psychological difficulties, building trust, and then using explicit content for extortion.

FBI Warns of Increasingly Serious Threats

Akil Davis, Assistant Director in Charge of the FBI's Los Angeles Field Office, warned that online threats such as "sextortion" and emerging extremist networks are becoming serious dangers to children.

Officials urge parents to increase monitoring of their children's online activities, raise awareness of the risks posed by social media platforms and chat applications, and report any suspicious signs to authorities immediately.

Investigations related to "764" and similar networks are ongoing in California and several other states.