Overview

• Poupette Kenza, a French influencer, publicly admitted her role in an extortion scheme during an interview with Le Parisien, stating, 'I acted wrongly, and I regret it.'
• The case began in February 2024, when a couple filed a complaint alleging they were surveilled and threatened to pay €200,000 under duress.
• Kenza confessed to hiring a 'security agent' to pressure the couple, whom she accused of theft, but denied instructing him to use violence.
• After being placed in pre-trial detention in July 2024, Kenza was released under judicial supervision in October 2024 and now resides near Angers with her partner Allan, also implicated in the case.
• She criticized social media platforms like Snapchat for fostering dependency, reflecting on her mental health struggles and impulsive behavior tied to her online presence.