Controversial American live-streamer faces prison in South Korea for offensive behavior
Controversial American live-streamer faces prison in South Korea for offensive behavior
A controversial American live-streamer is facing the prospect of prison in South Korea for his offensive antics, in a case that is shining a light on the rise of so-called “nuisance influencers” seeking clicks overseas.
A controversial American live-streamer is facing the prospect of prison in South Korea for his offensive antics, in a case that is shining a light on the rise of so-called “nuisance influencers” seeking clicks overseas.
Ramsey Khalid Ismael, 24, commonly known by his online alias, “Johnny Somali,” has been indicted of causing a “commotion” at a convenience store, Seoul prosecutors confirmed to CNN. If convicted he faces up to five years in prison.
A departure ban has also been placed on Ismael, preventing him from leaving the country while authorities continue their investigation, CNN affiliate MBC News reported.
CNN has reached out to Ismael for comment. It is unclear if he has an attorney.
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The live-streamer has a combined following in the low five figures across Instagram, TikTok and Rumble.
So he's nobody. Why is CNN even writing about this?
Because dude has been a nuisance in three damn countries now. I live in Osaka, and so many of us foreigners here completely hate that effer because he’s making us look bad. He was all over the news here because of the way he was acting.
He's a nobody regardless of his number of followers. I hope the South Koreans do the right thing, and if there's anything left of him afterwards, no need to send it back here.