A spokesperson for a Seoul prosecutors’ office told NBC News on Wednesday that Ramsey Khalid Ismael, popularly known as Johnny Somali, will face trial and is banned from leaving the country.

South Korea slaps travel ban on US streamer for ‘causing commotion’ - Johnny Somali has invited backlash for offensive stunts in country

Controversial YouTuber and Twitch streamer Johnny Somali has been indicted for “causing a commotion” at a convenience store in South Korea, prosecutors said. They said American national Somali, whose real name is Ramsey Khalid Ismael, is not allowed to leave South Korea because of a travel ban linked to the case.

It's no surprise to read that Johnny Somali is facing even more legal charges in South Korea, considering his history of "mistakes." This time, he might face jail time and a large fine. Johnny Somali uses deepfake AI to show himself kissing Korean streamer Johnny Somali showcased a video on his laptop in one of his livestreams that showed himself and the Korean streamer bongbong kissing in a car.

Johnny Somali, known for controversial content, has drawn widespread criticism in South Korea for various stunts, including a recent incident where he kissed and danced near a memorial statue for Korean "comfort women"—victims of wartime sexual slavery by Japan.

The hunt down for American streamer Johnny Somali, real name Ramsey Khalid Ismael, started on October 15th, 2024, after he began groping and kissing a memorial statue for Korean “comfort women,” which references Korean women and girls who were systematically kidnapped and harassed by the Japanese Imperial Army during World War 2. X [1]