State Charges Over 140 Youths for ‘Posting and Boasting’ About Crimes Online

Published on February 8, 2024

Queensland police have charged 144 youths for “posting and boasting” their alleged criminal activities online in a sweeping crackdown on the disturbing social media trend. Since mid-2023, Queensland Police’s Queensland Police’s Digital Intelligence and Community Engagement (DICE) team has monitored young offenders’ online boasting, which has contributed to increased youth crime in Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland. The DICE team used intelligence-driven strategies to target teens seeking unfavourable fame, resulting in over 600 investigative leads. Deputy Commissioner Shane Chelepy said the team helped police identify potential offenders and gather evidence for prosecutions. “Already dozens of victims of crime have found justice thanks to their efforts and the efforts of detectives in identifying, locating and arresting 144 alleged offenders,” he said in a statement....

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