American YouTuber Johnny Somali has been banned from leaving South Korea as authorities investigate him over drug claims.

The controversial streamer, 24, whose real name is Ramsey Khalid Ismael, rose to fame in the East Asian country for his disruptive and often offensive stunts.

He arrived in South Korea in September and has already been attacked by several locals who were left appalled by his behaviour – and has now landed himself in legal trouble.

According to The Korea Herald, Korean authorities imposed a travel ban on the content creator to prevent him from leaving the country while police investigations are ongoing.

After receiving reports on an emergency hotline accusing the streamer of drug use, cops quickly commenced investigations.

American YouTuber Johnny Somali has been banned from leaving South Korea as authorities investigate him over drug claims

Somali, real name Ramsey Khalid Ismael, rose to fame in the East Asian country for his disruptive and often offensive stunts

Somali, real name Ramsey Khalid Ismael, rose to fame in the East Asian country for his disruptive and often offensive stunts

He has also streamed himself kissing the country's Statue of Peace during a live video

He has also streamed himself kissing the country’s Statue of Peace during a live video

Korean law firm Lee & Lee claimed if Somali is found guilty, he could face 10 years in prison or a fine of up to 100 million won ($95,000).

The streamer, from Arizona, was also discussed in South Korean parliament last month after a string of videos appeared to show him wreaking havoc in the country.

One member of parliament questioned whether there will be any legal consequences following his actions, which include disrespecting a memorial statue and pouring ramen on the floor of a convenience store.

He has also streamed himself kissing the country’s Statue of Peace during a live video – a memorial honouring Korean comfort women who were forced into sexual slavery by the Japanese military during World War 2. 

The following week, he reportedly applied baby oil to the statue, while suggesting that he would perform lewd acts on it, reported Korea JoongAng Daily.

‘We are monitoring Johnny Somali,’ the parliament chairman said.

It came after Somali was reportedly taken into custody for his own protection at the end of last month, after a live stream showed him being assaulted by someone in a mask.

His alleged attacker, who has since been reported as being a rival YouTuber from Japan – was arrested and clips online later showed Somali in the back of a police car.

Somalia has previously said he would perform lewd acts on a statue, reports the Korea JoongAng Daily

Somalia has previously said he would perform lewd acts on a statue, reports the Korea JoongAng Daily

The controversial streamer was discussed in South Korean parliament last month after videos appeared to show him wreaking havoc in the country

The controversial streamer was discussed in South Korean parliament last month after videos appeared to show him wreaking havoc in the country

A Dexerto report claimed Somali had been charged with two counts of assault and drug use - which he has vehemently denied

A Dexerto report claimed Somali had been charged with two counts of assault and drug use – which he has vehemently denied

Somali was reportedly taken into custody for his own protection at the end of last month, after a live stream showed him being assaulted by someone in a mask

Somali was reportedly taken into custody for his own protection at the end of last month, after a live stream showed him being assaulted by someone in a mask

The streamer can be seen drinking Soju, being disrespectful to officials, and infuriating locals in footage circulating on social media.

‘Americans have way more freedom here,’ he was heard saying in one clip.

‘These n****s protecting us, we in the back of a police car. Come and get us! Come get us!’

Cops later told local media, ‘We plan to investigate the related complaints.’

The incident became the third time Somali had been attacked in a week, having been beaten in Seoul on two separate occasions the week before.

A Dexerto report claimed Somali had been charged with two counts of assault and drug use – which he has vehemently denied.

‘I was never charged with assaulting anyone, this is a warning to remove this post and article or I will pursue legal action,’ he wrote of the report on X. 

Police confirmed that Somali is still in South Korea, despite posting a photo at Incheon International Airport this week.

His YouTube Channel, which had almost 19,000 subscribers, now appears to have been taken down.

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