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Community Safety Alert: Terror Network Case Tied to Québec City Youth

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RCMP terrorism-related charges in Québec City involving 764 extremist network and online youth targeting

RCMP federal policing investigators have charged a 26-year-old from the Québec City area with terrorism-related offences linked to the 764 network.

Community Safety Alert: Terror Network Case Tied to Québec City Youth

Section 1: Summary of the RCMP Alert

RCMP Federal Policing – Eastern Region has announced that a 26-year-old man from the Québec City area has been arrested and charged in connection with alleged online activity supporting the violent extremist network known as 764. The charges stem from an investigation by the Integrated National Security Enforcement Team into content shared through a Telegram group.

Investigators allege that the accused, Jeffrey Roussel, used an online group to promote the violent ideology of terrorist entity 764, publishing highly graphic and disturbing material intended to influence and recruit others. According to the RCMP, the material is believed to have been aimed primarily at teenagers whose identities have not yet been confirmed. Roussel appeared in court at the Québec City courthouse on the morning of 2026-04-22.

Section 2: Official RCMP Details

The RCMP reports that the Integrated National Security Enforcement Team gathered evidence of alleged online activity linked to the 764 terrorist network. The suspect is accused of distributing violent extremist propaganda and encouragements to violence through a group on the messaging platform Telegram, with an apparent focus on youth and teen audiences.

Accused:

Criminal Code charges laid:

The RCMP identifies the 764 network as a transnational extremist structure that promotes ideologically motivated violent extremism. According to the official information, this network deliberately seeks out children and teenagers on widely used online spaces, including:

The goal of the 764 network, as described by the RCMP, is to manipulate and radicalize young users by spreading violent extremist messaging and propaganda, with the intent of motivating them to commit acts of violence both in the digital space and in the real world.

The RCMP urges parents and guardians to stay highly alert to what their children are doing online and to report suspicious interactions or content. For official guidance on how violent online groups exploit youth, Canadians are directed to the RCMP information page on violent online groups exploiting children and youth. To share information related to terrorism or potentially related behaviour, the RCMP advises using the National Security Information Network. For any immediate danger or urgent threat, contact 9-1-1 or your local police service without delay.

Residents in and around Québec City who want to understand broader local crime patterns and public safety trends can review the Québec Crime Statistics & Safety Report, which provides data-driven context on crime and risk in the area.

Section 3: CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, this case highlights how extremist organizations increasingly exploit mainstream online platforms and gaming environments to reach young Canadians. While the alleged offences in this alert are focused on digital activity, the potential consequences can be very real, including psychological harm, criminal involvement, and physical violence. In a province-wide context, you can compare this type of incident against broader trends in the Crime Statistics in Quebec to better understand emerging safety risks.

To help keep youth safe, we encourage families to maintain open, ongoing conversations about online behaviour. Parents and guardians should regularly review privacy settings, know which platforms their children use, and watch for sudden changes in mood, interests, or online habits that could signal harmful influence. Community members play a vital role as well: if something you see online appears to glorify violence, encourage hateful actions, or attempt to recruit minors into extremist spaces, report it to law enforcement. Collective vigilance, informed by accurate safety data and careful monitoring of digital environments, is essential to protecting young people and strengthening community resilience against extremist recruitment.

Official Source & Community Safety

This safety alert is based on an official release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). CrimeCanada.ca aggregates and analyzes this data to keep the canada community informed, aware, and safe. We are an independent safety data aggregator and not the original creators of the underlying incident report.

Read the full official release here: RCMP Official Statement.

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