IN shadowy bedrooms across the UK, perverted criminals are drawing up ‘hit lists’ of unsuspecting women in their local area, so their nude pictures can be stolen to order by twisted online pals.
A Sun investigation has found how these ghouls are not only using sinister tactics to steal the intimate photos of targets as young as 16, but are tracking every detail of their day-to-day lives in a disturbing new crime trend that will terrify every parent.
GettyHundreds of unsuspecting women have fallen victims to online sickos who share their nude images online, a Sun investigation has found[/caption] Campaigner Jess Davies has warned that people’s ‘sons, brothers and friends are trading these photos like Pokémon cards’Rhiannon HollandWhistleblowers reveal that young men are trading the X-rated snaps “like Pokémon cards” on secret chat rooms, with thousands of potential victims targeted.
One group we uncovered is feared to contain details of almost 700 women in Kent and is now being investigated by police, while high-profile sports stars are also believed to be targeted in similarly shocking chat rooms reported across the UK.
The Kent chat room alone is believed to have been used by 132 men and boys to request and swap intimate images of women in the area.
It was discovered on the popular messaging site Discord – which is used by 34.8 million Brits monthly and markets to young boys and gamers.
Users were reportedly posting “wins” lists and “want” lists – boasting which women they had images of and requesting others whose photos they wanted to get their hands on.
Other men are said to have been offering to fulfill trades by offering to “catfish” girls online to get hold of the images.
Whistleblowers claim three arrests have been made so far, and that the server has been taken down by Kent Police.
When asked to comment on the chat room, Kent Police said: “On 21 November 2024, Kent Police received a report that an intimate image of a woman had been shared online without her consent.
“Officers are currently investigating, and a 34-year-old man from Sittingbourne was arrested on suspicion of harassment. He has since been released on bail whilst enquiries continue.”
The force refused to make any further comment on the server’s wider impact.
Richard Garside, director of The Centre for Crime and Justice Studies, said he “would not be surprised” if similar photo-exchanging sites existed on this scale across a wider part of the UK.
An identical investigation took place in 2023 after reports that a Discord server was being used to anonymously trade images of women in Pembrokeshire.
The server allegedly contained over 1,200 images of 217 women and girls in the area, with the youngest being just 16 years old.
The Sun reached out to Dyfed-Powys Police, who said: “Three men were arrested on suspicion of disclosing private sexual photographs with intent to cause distress and were released on bail.
“Further enquiries led to a caution being given to one of the men and no further action being taken against the other two.
“Although the investigation is now closed, it can be re-opened if any new evidence comes to light.”
Stalker forums
Another website has reportedly come under police investigation after it emerged men were using it to share the private information of hundreds of women.
Speaking to The Sun, one whistleblower alleged that images of a popular female sports team appeared on the site.
He said: “There was a UK-wide server and it was basically the same as this Kent case. And I wish I was joking – they put up these girls’ work times, the way they go home and where they go out.”
The site has since been taken down.
Another website The Sun uncovered allows men to share and request photos of women within location-based servers.
I wish I was joking – they put up these girls’ work times, the way they go home and where they go out
WhistleblowerOnline abuse of this kind, better known as revenge porn, is classified as a criminal offence thanks to the Criminal Justice and Courts Act of 2015.
Speaking to The Sun this month, former model Jess Davies revealed her horror at finding naked photos – which had been taken of her when she was asleep – in a group chat on her boyfriend’s phone.
The women’s rights campaigner, 32, warned: “People’s sons, brothers and friends are trading these photos like Pokémon cards and the women in the images have no idea that someone they trust is doing this.”
Revenge porn is defined as “the sharing of private, sexual materials, either photos or videos, of another person without their consent and with the purpose of causing embarrassment or distress.”
The Government also states that those guilty of the crime could face up to two years behind bars – but evidence points towards a failure from cops to crack down on perpetrators.
Speaking to The Sun, head of crime and justice at Policy Exchange and former Detective Chief Inspector David Spencer said: “Cases where predators operate online are a real challenge for the police who are woefully behind the times when it comes to technology.
“A sea change in the approach of the police and the criminal justice system can’t come soon enough.”
National crisis
APNetflix’s Adolescence sheds light on the dangers of private messaging sites[/caption] GettyOnline ghouls are even posting details of target’s day-to-day lives and routines[/caption]Netflix’s blockbuster Adolescence recently received critical acclaim for shining a light on the dangers of private messaging sites that are influencing young men like Discord, Telegram and the online game Roblox.
The sites, which generally market to kids, have been found to be hubs for misogyny, sadism and sexual abuse – with people sharing shocking content such as guides on “how to rape a girl”.
The four-part limited series follows the family of 13-year-old boy Jamie Miller, who brutally murders a young girl after consuming the harmful content.
Stephen Graham, who wrote the show and stars as Jamie’s father, said the idea was inspired by the online “manosphere”.
“I read an article about a young boy stabbing a young girl,” the actor explained.
“And then maybe a couple of months later, on the news there was [another] young boy who’d stabbed a young girl, and if I’m really honest with you, they hurt my heart.”
He added: “It’s just being mindful of the fact that not only we parent our children, and not only the school educates our children.
“But also there’s influences that we have no idea of that are having profound effects on our young culture, profound effects, positive and extremely negative. So it’s having a look at that and seeing that we’re all accountable.”
What is revenge porn?
By Kevin Adjei-Darko
Sickos who post explicit snaps or videos of exes online without consent are being hunted down and locked up as Britain cracks down on revenge porn.
The vile trend, which involves sharing private sexual images to humiliate or control someone, became a crime in 2015.
But a fresh law under the Online Safety Act 2023 has made it even tougher — now, prosecutors no longer need to prove the intent was to cause distress.
If you share an intimate image without permission, you’re breaking the law.
Creeps also face jail for creating or spreading deepfake porn – twisted AI-generated nudes – using someone’s face without their knowledge.
Offenders can get up to two years in prison, slapped with fines, and even end up on the sex offenders register.
Love Island’s Georgia Harrison made headlines after ex-boyfriend Stephen Bear was jailed for secretly filming them having sex and sharing it on OnlyFans.
Her fight has helped drive legal change and support for victims.
Help is out there. The Revenge Porn Helpline (0345 6000 459) offers confidential advice and can help get sick content taken down fast.
The show has also captured the attention of multiple MPs and officials – with Daventry MP Stuart Andrew saying “Adolescence has got everyone talking”, and that it “demonstrates the reach of such productions”.
It even sparked discussion in PMQs after Sir Keir Starmer revealed to The Commons that he had been watching Adolescence with his own teenage children.
Later, he told BBC 5Live that the UK “may have a problem with boys and young men that we need to address.”
The PM also revealed he planned to have a chat with former England football manager Gareth Southgate, who recently gave a BBC lecture saying “toxic influencers trick young men.”
BBCFormer England coach Gareth Southgate has spoken out about the dangers of toxic influencers[/caption] APAndrew Tate has been blamed for the rise of toxic behaviour and sexual violence[/caption]Influencer Andrew Tate has been blamed for the rise of toxic masculinity and sexual violence, and was even referenced in the Netflix drama.
An Ofcom spokesperson told The Sun: “The prosecution of individuals who post illegal content online is a matter for law enforcement agencies.
“This month, new duties came into force under the Online Safety Act that mean tech companies must now take steps to protect their UK users from illegal content, including intimate image abuse.
“Ofcom’s job is to make sure platforms do that, and we’re currently assessing industry compliance with these new laws.”
The Sun reached out to Discord, who chose not to comment.
If you have been a victim of Revenge Porn or any similar crime to those mentioned, the UK Revenge Porn Hotline is 0345 6000 459.
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