INTERVIU Metodele prin care adulții îi abordează pe copiii români prin servicii online de mesagerie privată și jocuri video ca să-i ducă în zone violente sau extremiste – explicațiile a doi ofițeri din structuri dedicate ale Poliției Române

Police officers Mădălina Mărgineanu and Mircea Tonița discuss the rising threat of online radicalization among Romanian youth. They highlight how children are lured into violent ideologies through popular games and messaging platforms. The recent attack by a 13-year-old student in Bistrița, motivated by extremist beliefs, underscores the urgency of addressing hate crimes and the complexities of policing them. The officers emphasize the importance of understanding hate crimes as acts driven by prejudice, which can escalate into terrorism. They also share insights on their investigative work, including the shutdown of extremist online radio stations and the challenges of collaboration with digital service providers. The conversation reveals the need for greater awareness and proactive measures to protect vulnerable youth from extremist influences.