Quebec social media influencer charged for simulating fake crimes for attention | 24CA News
Quebec police say they’ve arrested a social media influencer who allegedly dedicated faux crimes to achieve reputation.
Police in Gatineau, Que., close to Ottawa, say Anthony Gagné, 27, simulated crimes to draw police consideration.
They say they launched an investigation in May after he allegedly drove a van with the phrases “free candy” printed on the facet in an try to lure youngsters.
Police say frightened residents known as 911.
Gatineau police say Gagné was charged Wednesday with tried public mischief.
He was launched after a courtroom look and should abide by a number of situations, together with being banned from posting content material for his roughly 500,000 followers on varied social media platforms.
