Controversial YouTuber and Twitch streamer Johnny Somali has been indicted for “causing a commotion” at a convenience store in South Korea, prosecutors said. They said American national Somali, whose real name is Ramsey Khalid Ismael, is not allowed to leave South Korea because of a travel ban linked to the case.

South Korea slaps travel ban on US streamer for ‘causing commotion’ - Johnny Somali has invited backlash for offensive stunts in country

Johnny Somali, known for controversial content, has drawn widespread criticism in South Korea for various stunts, including a recent incident where he kissed and danced near a memorial statue for Korean "comfort women"—victims of wartime sexual slavery by Japan.

Johnny Somali will face a trial in South Korea after being charged with obstruction of business for a chaotic convenience store stream.

The hunt down for American streamer Johnny Somali, real name Ramsey Khalid Ismael, started on October 15th, 2024, after he began groping and kissing a memorial statue for Korean “comfort women,” which references Korean women and girls who were systematically kidnapped and harassed by the Japanese Imperial Army during World War 2. X [1]

Controversial YouTuber and Twitch streamer Johnny Somali has been indicted for "causing a commotion" at a convenience store in South Korea, prosecutors said on Tuesday.

Streamer Johnny Somali has been barred from leaving South Korea and could be jailed for over 10 years if convicted of assault and drug use.