YouTubeJust days after Johnny Somali reemerged on YouTube with threats to “destroy” Japan, South Korea slapped him with another charge ahead of his upcoming trial.
Johnny Somali, real name Ramsey Khalid Ismael, is trapped in South Korea awaiting trial after causing chaos across the country by wreaking havoc in stores, on the street and on public transportation.
The streamer, who was banned on Kick for his antics in Israel, vanished for a few months after being beaten up an ex-Korean Special Forces member for disrespecting the Statue of Peace – a monument to victims of sexual slavery during WW2.
Despite being hit with obstruction of business charges and other potential charges looming, Somali reappeared in February 2025 to hint that he’d cause drama in Busan and threatened Japan in a YouTube video.
However, just as Somali returned to making content, South Korea fired right back by reportedly hitting him with yet another charge.
Johnny Somali hit with new charge ahead of South Korea trial
According to YouTube lawyer Legal Mindset, who has been actively covering the Somali situation, Ismael was sent an official English translation of his third charge.
The notice was reportedly sent to the residence of his streamer friend Hank Yoo, another controversial figure in the community.
Legal Mindset said that this charge is a second count of Minor Crimes Act. After his first charge, the lawyer told Dexerto that although the punishment for this offense will likely be nothing more than a fine if convicted, this addition makes his alleged crimes look even worse overall.
Furthermore, Somali can’t leave Korea until all his alleged crimes have been fully investigated and either sent to trial or dismissed.
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The other accusations against him are far more serious and could result in significant jail time.
So far, he’s been accused of violating anti-terrorism laws, threatening to sexually assault female streamers, drug use, creating AI deepfakes of other creators, violating the Railroad Act and even spreading North Korean propaganda.