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A twisted Albany County man used the internet to exploit at least two underage victims, coercing them into creating child porn that he greedily downloaded.
Ryan Catello, aka ‘Stabzone,’ a 24-year-old Ravena resident, appeared in federal court after a criminal complaint accused him of receiving child porn between March 18 and 27, 2026.
But that’s not all – Catello’s alleged involvement with Nihilistic Violent Extremist group 764 raises disturbing questions about his true motives.
According to the feds, 764 members target vulnerable youth on social media, pushing extreme gore and child abuse material to groom them for future violence. Catello’s arrest is a rare victory in the ongoing fight against these twisted networks.
First Assistant U.S. Attorney John A. Sarcone III slammed Catello’s alleged actions, calling them ‘beyond comprehension’ and praising the FBI and New York State Police for their tireless work in keeping communities safe.
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📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Sex Crimes
- Defendant: Federal Prosecution
- Location: NY
- Source: DOJ Press Release
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