The Coco chat site was shut down by courts in 2024. It has now returned under a new name: Cocoland.

French authorities are concerned about this reopening. Paris prosecutors opened an official investigation. A specialized police unit is handling the investigation.

The Coco site had a very bad reputation. It was mentioned in the Pelicot trial. This was a very serious case involving organized online rapes.

The site was also linked to many homophobic attacks. Gay men were lured to the site. Then they became victims of violent ambushes. These attacks deliberately targeted LGBT+ people.

Closing the site in 2024 was a victory for LGBT+ groups. These organizations had fought against it long. They had reported many violence cases to police.

Reopening under the name Cocoland is therefore very concerning. LGBT+ organizations demand quick closure. They fear the same dangers will return.

Authorities are trying to identify those behind the new site. Reopening a site closed by court order is illegal. Those responsible face serious criminal charges.

This case shows online hatred against LGBT+ people remains a serious problem. Digital tools can be used to organize violence. Courts must act fast to protect potential victims.

LGBT+ organizations continue monitoring the situation. They urge victims to report dangerous contact. LGBT+ people's online safety remains an urgent priority.