Egypt cracks down on TikTok influencers
Egyptian authorities have detained dozens of popular teenage TikTok creators in recent weeks, accusing them of "violating family values&
Egyptian authorities have detained dozens of popular teenage TikTok creators in recent weeks, accusing them of "violating family values" and money laundering. Prosecutors are investigating cases of alleged unlawful gains, imposing travel bans and asset freezes. Critics call it a state effort to police online speech and conduct. Lawyers say vague indecency laws allow authorities to scrutinize old posts and charge influencers with financial crimes based on a single infraction.
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