[Exclusive] 'Girl statue kissing, convenience store rampage' Somali launches police probe... obstruction of business charges
October 31, 2024
Police are investigating an American YouTuber who has garnered controversy for his inappropriate behavior, including kissing a statue of the Girl of Peace and going on a rampage at a convenience store.
The Mapo Police Station in Seoul said on Oct. 31 that it is investigating Johnny Somali, a Somali-American, on suspicion of obstruction of business.
According to police, Somali allegedly disrupted business at a convenience store in Mapo-gu, Seoul, by playing music loudly and dancing. When he was stopped by a convenience store employee, he allegedly spilled cup noodle soup on the table and shouted profanities at the employee.
The scene was broadcast live on Somali's YouTube account.
Johnny Somali was assaulted by a male YouTuber in his 20s at around 9:30 a.m. in an alley in Bangdong, Songpa-gu, Seoul. Police reportedly responded to a report that Somali and other YouTubers were in the area.
Mr. A was arrested as a suspect and is currently being investigated by the Songpa Police Station in Seoul.