21‑year‑old Prasan Nepal, known in the group as “Trippy,” entered a guilty plea on Oct. 8, 2026 before U.S. District Judge Reggie B. Walton in Washington, D.C. He admitted to conspiring to commit sexual exploitation of a child while serving as a senior figure in the decentralized, nihilistic‑violent extremist (NVE) network dubbed “764” and its invite‑only inner circle, 764 Inferno. The plea carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years, with a possible term of up to 30 years, and a sentencing hearing set for March 5, 2027.
Who Is Prasan Nepal?
- Age and residence: 21 years old, living in High Point, North Carolina.
- Online aliases: “Trippy,” “Leather Jacket,” “Rebirth,” “Indra’s Jester,” and “KingKrampus.”
- Leadership role: Joined the 764 network in early 2021 and, after the founder’s arrest in August 2021, rose to co‑lead the group’s elite subgroup, 764 Inferno, alongside Leonidas Varagiannis (“War”) and a co‑conspirator known only as “Fail.”
- Operational duties: Directed recruitment, enforced the group’s internal rules, published grooming tactics, oversaw the creation and archiving of child sexual abuse material (CSAM), and managed the encrypted platform (“Platform A”) used by the inner circle.
The 764 Network and Its Ideology
Founded in 2021 by Texas teenager Bradley Cadenhead (“Brad”), the group took its name from part of his local zip code. After Cadenhead’s arrest on Aug. 25, 2021, Nepal assumed a primary leadership position. Federal investigators classify 764 as a nihilistic violent extremist (NVE) accelerationist organization. Its worldview blends neo‑Nazism, occult/Satanic symbolism (including Order of Nine Angles imagery), true‑crime community aesthetics, animal cruelty, and extreme sadism.
Unlike traditional extremist movements that pursue political objectives, 764 seeks to destabilize society and erode moral structures through “remotely coerced violence,” psychological terror, and the systematic exploitation of vulnerable minors—particularly young girls. Membership advancement required the submission of increasingly violent content, turning abuse material into a form of “social currency” called “Lorebooks.”
Modus Operandi: Grooming, Extortion, and Abuse
- Target platforms: Discord, Telegram, Roblox, and various gaming servers.
- Victim profile: Minor girls as young as 13 years old; at least eight victims are identified in Nepal’s statement of offense.
- Coercive tactics: Victims were pressured to produce CSAM, self‑mutilate, commit animal‑crushing acts, and engage in sexual violence. Extortion (“sextortion”) and threats of swatting or physical harm were used to maintain compliance.
- Material handling: Abuse content was catalogued in digital “Lorebooks,” which members exchanged to gain status and access to higher‑tier channels.
Timeline of Key Events
- Early 2021: Nepal joins 764.
- Aug. 25, 2021: Founder Bradley Cadenhead arrested; Nepal steps into leadership.
- 2021 – Apr. 2025: Nepal and Varagiannis run 764 and 764 Inferno, expanding recruitment and directing sexual exploitation operations.
- May 16, 2023: Cadenhead convicted in Texas and sentenced to 80 years.
- Apr. 15, 2025: Federal prosecutors file sealed complaint against Nepal and Varagiannis (Case No. 1:25‑mj‑00061‑ZMF).
- Apr. 22/23, 2025: Nepal arrested in North Carolina (court records list both dates).
- Apr. 28‑29, 2025: Varagiannis arrested in Thessaloniki, Greece.
- Oct. 8, 2026: Nepal pleads guilty to conspiracy to commit sexual exploitation of a child before Judge Walton.
- Mar. 5, 2027: Scheduled sentencing hearing.
Legal Exposure and Penalties
- Charge: 18 U.S.C. § 2251 – Conspiracy to Commit Sexual Exploitation of a Child.
- Statutory range: Minimum 15 years, maximum 30 years in federal prison.
- Victim count: At least eight minors, ages 13 and up, directly identified in the offense statement.
Government Response
FBI Director Kash Patel highlighted the case as a “victory” in the agency’s broader effort to dismantle 764, noting a nearly 500 % increase in related arrests over the preceding year. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro described the network as a “world where cruelty is currency, violence is entertainment, and children are treated as targets.” Assistant Attorney General John A. Eisenberg emphasized Nepal’s role in orchestrating systematic exploitation and using victim suffering as trade goods among conspirators.
Scope of the Investigation
- Active investigations: Over 350 domestic inquiries into 764 and affiliated groups as of late 2026, according to FBI statements.
- Arrest growth: The FBI reported a 500 % rise in 764‑related arrests in the year preceding Nepal’s plea.
Unresolved Issues
- Arrest date discrepancy: Court documents list Nepal’s arrest on April 22, 2025, while some filings and local reports cite April 23, 2025.
- Co‑defendant status: Varagiannis remains detained in Greece; his extradition and trial outcomes have not been disclosed in the October 2026 plea announcement.
- Network size vs. charge count: Law‑enforcement assessments suggest 764 influenced hundreds of cases worldwide, yet Nepal’s specific charge references eight identified victims.
The plea marks a significant legal milestone against a transnational extremist network that weaponized sexual abuse to further a nihilistic agenda. Continued investigations are expected to uncover additional participants and victims, underscoring the challenge of dismantling covert, encrypted extremist ecosystems that thrive on digital anonymity.