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Alexis Chavez coerced multiple girls to commit self harm and produce child sexual abuse material for notoriety in a sprawling violent extremist collective affiliated with the Com. The post 764 splinter group leader sentenced to 40 years in jail appeared first on CyberScoop.
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# Industry News: Sentencing of "764" Splinter Group Leader Highlights Growing Threat of Nihilistic Cyber-Extortion Networks
## Summary
Alexis Aldair Chavez, a leader within a splinter cell of the extremist collective "764," has been sentenced to 40 years in federal prison for the sexual exploitation of children and racketeering. The case underscores a rising trend of "nihilistic" cybercrime groups that combine digital extortion with physical violence to destabilize social norms.
## Key Details
- **Date:** July 9, 2026 (Reported)
- **Companies/Entities Involved:** U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Unit 221B (Research), the "764" collective, "The Com" (Cyber-criminal ecosystem).
- **Category:** Industry Implications / Cyber-Physical Crime Policy.
## The Story
Alexis Chavez, known online as “Zack8884,” led a group called 8884, a splinter of the 764 collective. These groups operate within "The Com," a decentralized network of young individuals (ages 11–25) who utilize digital platforms to radicalize peers and exploit vulnerable populations. Chavez was convicted of using blackmail and coercion to force victims into self-harm, animal torture