Brayden Grace was indicted for conspiracy, cyberstalking, interstate threatening communications and threats to damage or destroy by means of fire and explosives.was issued for an 18-year-old man who allegedly made several swatting threats to law enforcement agencies across the United States, including Ohio.
Brayden Grace was indicted in federal court for conspiracy, cyberstalking, interstate threatening communications and threats to damage or destroy by means of fire and explosives. Grace is wanted for his alleged involvement in conspiring to place, or causing to be placed, swatting calls to multiple police departments across the country from Dec. 10, 2023, through at least Jan. 18, 2024.
The FBI says Grace was allegedly part of an online group called “Purgatory” that used social media platforms like Telegram and Instagram to coordinate and plan alleged swatting activities.
Grace is 5 feet, 9 inches tall, weighs 160 pounds and has green eyes and brown hair. The FBI believes he has ties to Columbus possibly in the area of Morse and Karl roads and North Lima in Mahoning County.Anyone with information on Grace and his whereabouts is asked to contact their local FBI office or the nearest American Embassy or Consulate.