Known as Modou Adams, the young man is a 25-year-old British influencer. He is particularly known for vlogging, sharing his many travels on his social networks.
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Famous influencer involved in illegal dealings
On Tiktok, the fashion enthusiast displayed a rather luxurious lifestyle. But his subscribers were surprised to learn that his wealth actually comes from illegal activity. On September 30, Adams was arrested at customs at Jorge Chavez International Airport in Peru. 2.9 kilograms of cocaine worth £300,000 were found in his suitcase. CCTV footage showed him carrying a suitcase into his hotel, and he was later intercepted as he attempted to board a flight back to the UK.
A British Tiktok influencer has been caught and jailed in Peru after trying to smuggle £300,000 worth of cocaine into the UK 💔
— Sabi Radio (@TheSabiRadio) October 26, 2023
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Briton sentenced to 6 years in prison in Peru
The videos have since been posted on the web. We see the young man being searched by Peruvian customs, who discover the substances hidden in his suitcase. The influencer pretends to be surprised. But his acting failed to convince local law enforcement, as Adams was sentenced to six years and eight months in prison by a court in the Peruvian district of Callao, facing charges related to coordinating the shipment of hard drugs.
The Briton has now admitted his guilt and been fined £1,500. While he serves his sentence in Peru, his career as an influencer ends here. The incident highlights the legal consequences of drug trafficking, even for social networking personalities. His TikTok and Instagram accounts were then deleted.
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This article has been translated from Oh!MyMag FR.
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