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Johnny Somali, a controversial figure in the streaming community, has declared intentions to escape South Korea by way of international waters, as he grapples with the prospect of an extensive prison sentence.
In late 2024, the individual known as Ramsey Khalid Ismael encountered serious trouble with South Korean authorities due to a series of disruptive streaming incidents. He faces charges of obstructing business activities, particularly related to an incident involving a 7-Eleven store and another where he allegedly delayed a bus with loud music.
Despite pleading guilty to these charges, which have hindered his ability to leave the country, Ismael is also up against additional accusations that could lead to substantial jail time.
Throughout this ordeal, he has continued to stream from Korea, often clashing with law enforcement and local residents. Recently, he proposed a plan to escape via international waters.
Johnny Somali plans to escape via international waters
During a livestream on April 24, Somali shared his intentions of traveling to the coast of Korea to embark on a boat or inflatable raft, claiming that once he reached international waters, he would be beyond the grasp of law enforcement.
“I’m going to Incheon, I’m renting a boat or an inflatable raft, and I’m going to stream sailing to international waters,” he stated. “As soon as I hit international waters, they can’t catch me.”
However, legal experts have countered his claims, suggesting that his journey would be more complicated than he anticipates. A legal commentator noted, “He wouldn’t get close to international waters because of the outlying islands. The closest he could get might involve trying to navigate towards North Korean waters, which could lead to severe repercussions.”
The controversial streamer has also had multiple encounters with police, including one incident where officers confronted him in an elevator. Somali reacted with visible frustration, questioning their intentions and demanding that they leave him alone.
Despite the mounting legal challenges and potential incarceration looming, Somali remains a figure of interest in the streaming world, continuing to broadcast and garner attention.
(BIG LONG SIGH) On April 26, Johnny Somali faced the police twice within a single day but was not arrested or detained. The South Korean authorities repeatedly allowed him to go free…
— @johnnysosmally April 25, 2025
As it stands, Somali remains under scrutiny in Korea, with charges accumulating and the possibility of significant prison time still on the horizon.
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