Théo D.

Théo D., a 25-year-old lumberjack, has been the subject of a high-profile trial in Doubs, France. He is accused of using online personas, specifically posing as a woman, to lure adolescents into sharing sexually explicit material. He then allegedly used this material to blackmail and sexually assault his victims. The investigation identified 43 victims, predominantly boys, with seven reported to have been sexually assaulted. Théo D. admitted to the offenses, which occurred between 2018 and 2023, at the beginning of his trial on March 9, 2026. The prosecutor characterized him as a "meticulous sexual hunter" and requested a 20-year prison sentence. On March 25, 2026, the Doubs criminal court sentenced Théo D. to 18 years in prison. The case has garnered significant attention due to the large number of victims and the severity of the crimes.