Influencer Soukaina Janah, known online as Soukaina Glamour, was arrested at Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport in Nouaceur, Morocco, on 12 August. The arrest came after content circulated on social media that was deemed offensive to public decency. Janah claims the footage was manipulated by AI.
Arrest at Casablanca Airport
Janah, who has over one million followers, was greeted by police officers at the airport as she was reportedly preparing to board a flight out of the country. The reason for the travel was said to be unrelated to the allegations.
The content was reportedly detected by the police's digital monitoring services. Local publications reported that the footage was considered a violation of public decency laws.
Investigation and Claims of AI Manipulation
The public prosecutor ordered a judicial investigation to determine the origin of the footage and the circumstances of its circulation. Before her arrest, Janah had already addressed the content, claiming it was manipulated by AI.
In a message to her followers, she reportedly announced her intention to take legal action and accused people of fabricating the misleading content. The authenticity of the videos is now central to the police investigation.
Ongoing Questioning
Janah is reportedly being questioned under the supervision of the Public Prosecution Service. Authorities have not released further details at this time.
Janah, who boasts over 1.1 million followers on Instagram, is known for her lifestyle, fashion, and cosmetic content.
