Philippine police thwart Roblox-linked school shooting plot by 7 teens

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Alan RoblesMarch 19, 2026 at 05:22 AM

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Philippine police prevented a planned school shooting in Laguna province near Manila, rescuing seven students aged 12 to 17 on February 2nd. The teens were allegedly radicalized online via the gaming platform Roblox by "foreign" individuals. These individuals exposed the students to violent content in private chat rooms, leading one student to threaten to burn down his school. Police seized phones containing photos of tactical gear and an assault rifle, which the teens were allegedly encouraged to purchase. The students have been turned over to social workers as authorities consider enhanced parental safeguards against digital threats. The planned attack was scheduled to occur approximately two weeks after the arrest.

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