Prominent YouTuber faces kidnapping charges

Prominent YouTube Content creator Corey Pritchett faces serious charges of two counts of aggravated kidnapping. Authorities report that the YouTube personality left the country shortly after the charges were filed, a development that stunned many of his followers as details of the allegations emerged online.

For those unfamiliar with the name, Corey Pritchett is a United States-based content creator and social media personality known for his engaging and relatable online presence. He started his career on YouTube in 2016, sharing family vlogs, challenges and pranks. Although not among the most followed YouTubers, Corey has built a huge following, with his main channel 'CoreySSG' currently boasting around 4 million subscribers. In addition, his second channel “CoreySSG Live” has surpassed 1 million subscribers. One of his most popular videos titled “LET'S HAVE A BABY PRANK” has garnered over 12 million views.

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Corey Pritchett is reportedly currently facing serious charges after an alleged kidnapping incident on November 24, 2024 in southwest Houston, adding to the growing list of kidnapping cases involving content creators. According to ABC13, two women, ages 19 and 20, met him at a gym and spent the day engaging in activities such as ATV riding and bowling. However, their experience took a terrifying turn when Pritchett threatened them at gunpoint, speeding down I-10 and confiscating their phones, telling them he planned to kill them. The women later told authorities that Pritchett seemed worried, convinced someone was following him, and that he was accused of setting a car on fire.

Corey Pritchett Flees the country

After stopping his vehicle, Pritchett told the women they had a chance to escape, prompting them to walk for over an hour until they found a passerby who helped them contact police. On December 26, 2024, Pritchett was charged with two counts of aggravated kidnapping, but had already fled the country. Authorities have confirmed with the FBI that he flew to Doha, Qatar on December 9 on a one-way ticket and is now in Dubai. There, he uploaded a video mocking the warrants, saying he was “running away” and joking about his actions. Meanwhile, former YouTube streamer Johnny Somali is also facing jail time, although his case is unrelated as he faces potential new charges in South Korea.

The outcome of this case remains uncertain and it is unclear if the YouTuber plans to turn himself in to US authorities. However, it is worth noting that in 2023, the famous YouTuber YourFellowArab was kidnapped for ransom in Haiti, although he was eventually released. He later shared footage of his harrowing experience with a Haitian gang, giving his followers a chilling glimpse into his ordeal.