Brazilian Federal Police launch Operation Aggregatio against online hate crimes

The Brazilian Federal Police launched Operation Aggregatio to investigate hate crimes, threats, and sexual violence against children and adolescents committed online. The operation included an arrest warrant and a search and seizure warrant in Jundiaí, São Paulo.

Investigations revealed that a suspect used a forum on the dark web to disseminate extremist content, including racist, misogynistic, and homotransphobic material, as well as content inciting sexual violence and child sexual abuse. The suspect also reportedly operated a blog on the open internet to spread discriminatory content and incite violence against women.

According to authorities, the individual used third-party personal data to create email addresses and domains to send threats and false reports, attempting to frame innocent people. The investigation also covers death threats against parliamentarians and other officials, along with potential crimes including extortion, persecution, and violations of the Statute of the Child and Adolescent.