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Lilia Yaparova, an investigative reporter for the New York Times, detailed how teenagers—some as young as 12—are being approached via Telegram, WhatsApp, and even inside video games under the guise of innocent tasks. These seemingly trivial assignments—taking photos of police cars, spray-painting graffiti, or even setting fires—are often disguised as online games, such as a "Pokemon Go" for money. In reality, they serve as recruitment tools for intelligence operatives eager to employ the kids in acts of violence and sabotage.