Controversial streamer Johnny Somali faces new allegations of allegedly making AI Deepfakes

Online streamer Rammy Khalid Ismael, recognized as Johnny Somali, is reportedly knee-deep in controversies. Ismael was scheduled to appear in a South Korean court on April 9, 2025. According to Dexerto, the streamer was arrested in late 2024 after a host of streaming activities, including kissing and twerking at the Statue of Peace and obstruction of business activities.

He pleaded guilty in March 2025, but his court proceedings were rescheduled after he reportedly arrived late to court. From attempting to record court proceedings to wearing a 'Make America Great Again' hat to court, it appears that the streamer's antics haven’t come to a halt.

In a recent development, Somali is reportedly facing new charges linked to him allegedly making AI deepfake videos with Korean blogger BongBong in 2024. Additionally, a video posted by X user @TheLegalMindset has alleged that his additional charges may also include "child s**ual harassment."

Controversial streamer Johnny Somali's trial delayed after facing new charges

Johnny Somali's antics have previously garnered negative attention and charges in South Korea. The streamer's alleged deepfake video, which appeared to show him kissing Korean blogger BongBong, caused profound disturbance in the community in November 2024. Among other disturbances, Somali streamed himself kissing and twerking around the Statue of Peace, which caused outrage among Koreans.

The Legal Mindset posted on his X that Rammy's "plea hearing" was moved to May 16, 2025. In another post (@thelegalmindset), the lawyer shared a video of the streamer and alleged that it is "by far Somali's darkest criminal offence."

He reported that Somali visited Lotte World in Seoul in September 2024, where he "allegedly broadcasted text-to-speech" which claimed inappropriate actions with children. The Legal Mindset claimed that when he saw the video in 2024, he recognized that Somali would "undergo serious investigation" in South Korea.

If found guilty, the streamer could face up to 10 years in prison "with labor" and may have to pay a huge penalty. In court documents secured by SCMP, it was confirmed that Johnny Somali has been barred from leaving South Korea.

Johnny Somali has previously been under the legal radar for his antics in other countries, including Japan. While it is unclear how many charges are accounted for, it appears that the authorities are engaging in a thorough investigation.

In related news, Johnny Somali is not the only content creator who is being highlighted for their antics. Russian YouTuber Vitaly was arrested on April 2 following his actions in the Philippines. The recent arrests and charges of content creators have led to increased concern about the type of content being circulated online.

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