Overview
- Cocoland, revealed by Ouest-France on Friday, is the reported new address for Coco, a chat site shut by French courts in June 2024.
- High commissioner for children Sarah El Haïry said Saturday that procedures are underway to force a shutdown and pursue the people behind it.
- She said the platform helps predators target children and enables homophobic ambushes, rapes, drug trafficking and human trafficking.
- Founder Isaac Steidl has been under formal investigation since January 9, 2025 on charges including child sexual images, corruption of minors and criminal association.
- Foreign registration hinders quick takedown by French authorities.