Johnny Somali hit with eighth charge in South Korea, faces up to 12 years in prison

Controversial streamer Johnny Somali has once again landed in headlines, and not for content creation. On July 27, 2025, a new criminal charge was reportedly added to his growing rap sheet in South Korea, just weeks before his upcoming trial.Johnny Somali, whose real name is Ramsey Khalid Ismael, already faced serious legal trouble abroad. But this eighth charge is turning what was already a chaotic case into something much bigger.

New charge piles onto Johnny Somali’s legal nightmare in South Korea

Legal Mindset, a YouTuber and lawyer closely tracking the case, broke the news during a livestream. He revealed that South Korean prosecutors had filed an additional count of Obstruction of Business, marking the fourth such count in Johnny’s legal list.For those counting:

The most startling part? According to Legal Mindset, Johnny Somali had no idea about this new charge until the livestream dropped. Yes, the streamer reportedly found out about the development from YouTube, not the court.

How long could Johnny Somali spend in prison?

The sentencing possibilities are just as shocking as the charges. According to Legal Mindset’s breakdown:

That’s a massive leap from the earlier two-year estimate. “That cannot be more wonderful,” the YouTuber said sarcastically, referring to what many online critics see as a long-overdue reckoning for the streamer’s disruptive behavior abroad.

Internet reacts as Johnny’s charges mount

The streamer has long divided audiences, with some defending him as an entertainer and others labeling him a menace. His permanent ban from Kick, his controversial content history, and now, his ballooning list of charges in South Korea have made him one of the internet’s most infamous figures in 2025.As the court date inches closer, fans, critics, and legal spectators are all asking the same thing: Will this be the moment Johnny Somali finally faces the consequences?Only time and a South Korean courtroom will tell.