A man sits alone in a dimly lit room, scrolling through encrypted messaging apps on his laptop. The screen glows with private chat groups where abuse is coordinated. Photo illustration.
How to Remove Sexual Abuse from the Internet and Protect Women. This includes Alaska’s Vulnerable Communities.
By Gina Hill | Alaska Headline Living | June 9, 2026
A months-long CNN investigation uncovered a hidden, international network of men sharing tips on how to drug and rape their partners. Dubbed the “online rape academy,” this network operates across private Telegram groups with one group having nearly 1,000 members. The network also uses fringe platforms like Motherless.com, which logged 62 million visits in one month.
Men exchange tactics on mixing medications into drinks. They livestream abuse for cryptocurrency. They swap advice on evading detection. The Polish man arrested in April 2026 admitted drugging his wife with his son’s sleep medication. He is just one case in a global network.
U.S. law enforcement has not proactively shut down these sites. Motherless remains operational. It is protected by Section 230 immunity. Telegram resists takedown requests due to encryption and anonymity.
You do not have to wait for authorities. This guide shows how to remove abuse from the internet and protect yourself.
Alaska Is at Risk. Two Men Used Telegram for Abuse
As of June 9, 2026, CNN’s investigation did not name Alaska cases. However, two Alaska men used the same Telegram network powering the rape academy:
These men used the same platform as the rape academy. While their crimes involved child pornography rather than drugging partners, the infrastructure is identical. Private encrypted groups are resistant to takedowns.
Why Alaska Native Women Are Especially Vulnerable
Alaska Native women face the highest rates of sexual assault in the United States. They also have the worst access to services when they need help. The online rape academy specifically targets partners at home, which makes this crisis even more urgent. Sixty-five percent of sexual assaults against Native women occur at or near their private residences. This matches the rape academy pattern exactly.
The online rape academy targets partners at home. This is exactly where most assaults against Native women occur.
Protect Yourself: What to Do Right Now
These networks target partners at home, not strangers. If you think your partner is drugging or assaulting you, take these steps:
- Watch for tampered drinks and food. Do not leave drinks unattended. Decline drinks you did not see prepared. Watch for pills or powders
- Be cautious about medications. If anyone puts your or your child’s sleep medication into your tea, coffee, or food, question it immediately
- Trust sudden unnatural intoxication. If you get drunk after one drink or lose memory of parts of the night, get medical care and a forensic exam
- Set up a trusted check-in. If you are alone with a partner and feel strange, have a friend check in by phone or video
Digital Self-Defense
Protecting your online accounts and social media presence is a critical part of preventing abuse. Secure your digital life with these steps:
- Set accounts to private and limit who can see posts or message you
- Save screenshots and URLs before blocking. Evidence helps platforms and police act
- Use a password manager and enable two-factor authentication with an app. Do not use SMS
- Block quickly and screenshot before blocking if you need evidence
If Someone Threatens to Post Intimate Images
This is a serious form of abuse called image-based sexual abuse. You have legal options to stop it and protect yourself. Follow these steps:
- Do not pay or negotiate. Cut contact, save evidence, report as extortion
- Report to the platform first. Platforms must remove images within 48 hours under the Take It Down Act
- If the platform fails, report to the FTC at TakeItDown.ftc.gov
Remove Abuse from the Internet
Taking action to remove harmful content requires a clear process. Start by documenting everything and then report it to the right places. Follow these steps:
Step 1: Preserve Evidence
Before reporting anything:
- Screenshot everything. This includes usernames, group links, posts, videos, and timestamps
- Save URLs and file names
- Document chat histories if you are in a group
- Export evidence to secure cloud storage your partner cannot access
Step 2: Report to the Platform
Ask trusted friends to report the content too. Multiple reports raise priority with platforms.
Step 3: Report to Law Enforcement
Step 4: Use Survivor Support Hotlines
- RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (24/7)
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE
Alaska Resources
How to Report Abuse in Alaska
Alaska Survivor Support
For Alaskans. What to Do
Alaska Native women face the highest rates of sexual assault in the U.S., and the rape academy specifically targets partners at home. If you are in Alaska, take these protective steps:
- Contact Alaska Network for free legal help
- Watch for tampered drinks at home. Do not leave drinks unattended
- Be cautious about medications in your food or drinks
- Trust sudden unnatural intoxication. Get medical care immediately
- Call StrongHearts if you are Native. The number is 1-844-762-8483
Advocate for Platform Change
Current laws and policies allow platforms like Motherless and Telegram to protect abusive content. To shut down the rape academy network, we need sweeping reforms. The following changes are essential:
What Needs to Change
Who to Contact
Join Advocacy Efforts
- Change.org petition: Demand action against the Rape Academy website
- Social media: Tag Telegram, Motherless, FTC, DOJ with demands
- Organizations: Contact RAINN at rainn.org, Joyful Heart at joyfulheartfoundation.org, or CCDH at ccdh.org
Your Action Plan
You do not need to wait for authorities to act. Individual actions can remove abuse from the internet and protect vulnerable communities. Follow this timeline to make an impact:
Today
- Sign the Change.org petition
- Email your senators supporting Internet PACT Act
- Report any abuse you find with screenshots and evidence
This Week
- Contact FTC. Demand investigation into Motherless
- Contact DOJ. Push for platform crime investigations
- Reach out to RAINN, Joyful Heart, or CCDH to join advocacy
- For Alaskans: Contact Alaska DPS to demand TFGBV training for law enforcement
This Month
- Organize letter-writing to your U.S. Senators
- Write an op-ed or contact local journalists
- Educate your community about drug-facilitated assault risks
- For Alaskans: Contact your State Representative on Section 230 reform
Ongoing
- Keep media coverage active through campaigns and op-eds
- Support survivor organizations through donations or volunteering
- Monitor your digital safety and teach others
- For Alaskans: Encourage your community to use AKtips app
Contact Summary
The rape academy is real, it is global, and it is already here in Alaska. You have the power to remove abuse, protect survivors, and demand accountability. Starting today.
Sources
- CNN Interactive: “Exposing a global ‘online rape academy'”
- CNN Instagram: Investigation reveals hidden network of men drugging and raping women
- Instagram Post: 62 million visits to online rape academy network
- YouTube Video: “Online rape academy” visited by tens of millions of men
- GNET Research: “Online Spousal Rape Networks: Advancing Violent Misogyny in Real-Time”
- The Meteor: “The Women Who Exposed the ‘Rape Academy'”
- Polish Arrest: Man arrested following CNN undercover investigation
- RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline
- FTC: “Image-Based Abuse: What To Know and Do”
- Joyful Heart Foundation: Image-based Abuse Initiative
- Congress.gov: Internet PACT Act (Schatz/Thune)
- FBI Tips: tips.fbi.gov
- NCMEC CyberTipline: 833-591-KNOW (5669)
- Alaska Department of Public Safety: Crime reporting and AKtips
- Alaska Bar Association: Pro Bono Legal Service Providers
- StrongHearts Native Helpline: 1-844-762-8483
