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The name of the French influencer residing in Dubai, Anthony Sirius, sparked widespread controversy after his recent offensive statement against Moroccan women, which prompted a group of activists on social media to demand that the Emirati security authorities arrest him.
This is not the first time that Anthony Sirius has tried to provoke his followers through his statements, as French media reports have previously linked his digital activity as a whole to racism charged with the “manosphere” discourse of extreme masculinity, in addition to the increasing talk about the nature of his networks and relationships in the world of the digital “business” that raises suspicion.
Influencer who feeds on racism
An investigation published by the "TF1 Info" website revealed that Anthony Sirius played a pivotal role in the spread of racist and insulting videos generated by artificial intelligence, after these clips turned into a wide trend on “TikTok” and “Instagram”.
According to the French investigation, the French influencer was selling training courses on how to make this type of content with the aim of making profits and views, despite the racist nature of these clips.
Prostitute Broker
French reports described him as a "sulfuric influencer" or a "controversial figure", especially because of his association with provocative masculine speeches and anti-women content. Media reports also indicated that his previous activity in managing accounts with sexual content on the “OnlyFans” website and marketing quick profit courses made him close to models of “quick wealth” associated with the so-called “hustle culture”.
In an interview with "TF1", Anthony Sirius admitted that "racist jokes" sometimes amused him, considering that shocking content helps achieve spread and profit, before denying his direct responsibility for the racist videos that his followers publish. He also admitted that he is a "provocative person" and that his digital community is affected by the nature of the content he provides.
Suspicious Connections
Despite the absence of announced judicial convictions against him, his name has remained surrounded by a series of suspicions and questions, especially with the promotion of the image of the “young millionaire” who lives between Dubai and unconventional digital business networks.
French platforms and websites circulated news several years ago about him being subjected to threats and targeting attempts, amid speculations that linked that to the nature of the environment in which he operates, especially with the association of his name with the world of digital currencies, network marketing, and the management of sexual content accounts, which are areas that are often associated with gray networks or relationships that raise doubts.
Some digital communities on “Reddit” have also raised harsh criticism of his business model, considering that his activity is based on selling illusions of “quick wealth” through subscription systems and affiliate marketing, with unproven accusations describing him as “fraudulent” or “exploitative”, in the absence of transparent financial data about the reality of the profits he promotes.
Demands to open an investigation with him
Followers questioned the sources of the French influencer’s money, especially in light of rumors that speak of the possibility of his involvement in relations with international drug smuggling networks and organized crime gangs, demanding that the security authorities in the city of Dubai arrest him and investigate him.
In addition to these suspicious relationships, followers called on the Emirati security to arrest the person concerned because of his insult to Moroccan women and Moroccans, and his use of racist phrases, in addition to the fact that the influencer’s speeches on his accounts on various social media platforms are primarily based on racism.
