A County Tyrone man has appeared in court on multiple charges involving threats of explosions, blackmail and unauthorised computer access against numerous facilities in the United States amid demands for cash and fast cars.
Jack Bogle (21) from SpringHill Park, Strabane is belived to be “a high-ranking” member of network which encourages and glorifies child sexual abuse, exploitation, violence, cruelty, gore, cybercrime, terrorism, self-harm and suicide.”
He was initially arrested on 16 February 16 and released on bail then re-arrested yesterday (Thursday).
Using the online alias ‘Decay’, Bogle is accused of falsely communicating that bombs were placed at Denver International Airport, Colorado; Hollywood Park Casino, California; Mohegan Sun Casino, Connecticut; Westfield World Trade Centre, New York; Turfway Park Racing & Games, Kentucky and Atrium Wake Forest Medical Centre, Salem.
There is a further count of the same offence relating to Springhill Carpak, Strabane.
Bogle also allegedly made unwarranted demands for $5,000 and a BMW from Mohegan Sun Casino; $50,000 from Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Centre; $5,000 from Westfield World Trade Centre, as well as $80,000 and ‘a very fast car’ from Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant in Texas.
There are seven counts of threats including that a fourteen-year-old girl had been kidnapped and would be used to negotiate demands; an associate with a rifle was at Westfield World Trade Centre; an associate wearing a suicide vest was preparing a mass shooting at Atrium Wake Forest Medical Centre and an armed suicide bomber was on the rooftop of Denver Airport.
He also claimed he was going to Turfway Park Racing & Games to commit a mass shooting and finally that he was to Springhill Carpark, Strabane with firearms and would shoot police.
On three occasions Bogle allegedly caused unauthorised access to computers finally sent a message encouraging or assisting another person to seriously self-harm
Offending allegedly occurred from December 2025 until February 8.
A detective constable told Dungannon Magistrates’ Court the charges could be connected.
She explained the FBI contacted PSNI identifying Bogle as, “A high-ranking member of a virtual network of groups and individuals engaged in online activities encouraging and glorifying child sexual abuse, exploitation, violence, cruelty, gore, cybercrime, terrorism, self-harm and suicide.”
Offenders intentionally target, victimise and recruit vulnerable people, primarily children and young people, causing “significant, real-world harm”
Victims are encouraged to take part in acts that shame, incriminate and isolate, and include them recording themselves or siblings self-harming, attempting suicide and other violent acts.
This has involved victims carving the names of group members into their skin.
When first arrested Bogle was released with a condition of not using any internet-capable device but on April 8 an image was posted of him outside his home holding a shotgun.
His house was searched and two devices were seized which on examination recovered disturbing images, including a female with ‘Decay’ carved into her leg alongside ‘Welcome back.”
Around a month later another image was posted of him wearing a ballistic vest and holding a gun, stating he was going to shoot people.
During interview Bogle could not account for the evidence put to him and refused to provide PINs for seized devices.
Objecting to bail the detective pointed to ongoing breaches since first arrest and concerns around managing risks.
The defence accepted the charges are serious, but Bogle has no criminal record and there may be an underlying psychiatric issue.
District Judge Francis Rafferty noted the number of opportunities to abide by bail but. “He has shown a propensity for subterfuge and anonymity. I’m not satisfied he is a suitable candidate for release.”
Bogle was remanded in custody to appear by video-link on November 5.
