Three Algerian Social Media Influencers Arrested in France for Terrorism-Related Charges

French authorities detain influencers accused of inciting violence and advocating terrorism, as diplomatic tensions with Algeria intensify.

Three Algerian influencers, including Zazou Youcef, Imad Tintin, and Doualemn, have been arrested in different French cities for posting violent and hate-filled content on TikTok.
The charges include incitement to terrorism, public justification of terrorism, and incitement to hatred, with potential penalties of up to seven years in prison and fines of €100,000.
Zazou Youcef, who has over 400,000 TikTok followers, is accused of calling for attacks on opponents of the Algerian regime and will stand trial in February in Brest.
Imad Tintin, arrested near Grenoble, faces immediate trial for urging violent acts, while Doualemn, detained in Montpellier, is under investigation for hateful and antisemitic remarks.
The arrests occur against the backdrop of strained France-Algeria relations, linked to geopolitical disputes and allegations of Algerian influence campaigns in France.