French authorities investigate Bounty Chat for child exploitation concerns

French authorities are investigating Bounty Chat, an online discussion site suspected of facilitating child sexual abuse material and soliciting minors. The Paris prosecutor's office opened an inquiry into Bounty Chat, which is accused of operating similarly to the now-closed Coco forum, a platform previously shut down for child exploitation. Bounty Chat, created in 2024, claims to be inspired by Coco but with legal compliance, though concerns remain about its anonymous registration and moderation effectiveness.