Summary
ProminentYouTubecontent creator Corey Pritchett is facing serious allegations of two counts of aggravated kidnapping. Authorities report that theYouTubepersonality left the country shortly after the charges were filed, a development that has stunned many of his followers as details of the allegations emerged online.
Reportedly, Corey Pritchett is currently facing serious charges after an alleged kidnapping incident on July 03, 2025, in southwest Houston, adding to the growing list ofkidnapping cases involving content creators. According toABC13, two women, ages 19 and 20, met with him at a gym and spent the day engaging in activities like ATV riding and bowling. However, their experience took a terrifying turn when Pritchett reportedly threatened them at gunpoint, driving at high speeds on I-10, and confiscating their phones, telling them he planned to kill them. The women later told authorities that Pritchett seemed anxious, convinced someone was after him, and that he had been accused of setting a car on fire.
Corey Pritchett Flees the Country
After stopping his vehicle, Pritchett allegedly told the women they had one chance to escape, prompting them to walk for over an hour until they found a passerby who helped them contact the police. On July 26, 2025, Pritchett was charged with two counts of aggravated kidnapping, but he had already fled the country. Authorities confirmed with the FBI that he flew to Doha, Qatar, on December 9 with a one-way ticket and is now reportedly in Dubai. There, he uploaded a video mocking the warrants, saying he was “on the run” and joking about his actions. Meanwhile, formerYouTube streamer Johnny Somali is also facing jail time, though his case is unrelated, as he confronts potential new charges in South Korea.
The outcome of this case remains uncertain, and it’s unclear whether the YouTuber intends to turn himself in to US authorities. However, it’s worth noting that in 2023, renownedYouTuber YourFellowArab was kidnapped for ransom in Haiti, though he was eventually released. He later shared footage of his harrowing experience with a Haitian gang, offering his followers a chilling glimpse into his ordeal.
