Tiktoker, who has 360,000 followers on the platform, is arrested after showing stolen items from a store on video
Marlena Veleza 22-year-old influencer was arrested in Florida on charges of shoplifting Target. According to the Fort Myers News-Pressthe young woman used fake barcodes at a self-service to reduce the price of 16 items, for a total of 500 dollars (about R$2,900). The case attracted attention for its unusual discovery: a follower spotted the stolen pieces in a video posted by the influencer on TikTok. The complaint was filed after police released security footage, asking for help in identifying the suspect.
Target’s loss prevention team was instrumental in reporting it, contacting local police and showing the CCTV footage Marlena manipulate the system. A follower recognized the clothes shown by the influencer in his videos and alerted the authorities. “She basically incriminated herself.”said police officer Riley Carter, reiterating that public figures are not above the law. Marlena was located thanks to the analysis of her profile on TikTokwhere the videos were used as evidence of his arrest.
This isn’t the first time this has happened Marlena faces problems with the law. At 17, she was arrested for stealing a friend’s car and causing an accident. In July 2023 he committed a similar crime in another large retail chain, the Walmartresulting in six months of probation. His probation ended in October, just a month before the most recent incident. “He shows a lifestyle that doesn’t match his actions”commented a former friend and victim of the young woman.
The broadcaster WFTX confirmed that authorities used video of the TikTok to identify the clothes and accessories corresponding to the stolen objects. With consistent evidence, the police made an arrest Marlena on November 21st. The young woman, who had a large base of followers, deactivated her Instagram profile and limited her comments TikTok after the impact. So far his defense has not commented on the case.
The case has generated widespread discussion about the responsibility of digital influencers, who often display a luxurious lifestyle to attract followers. The arrest of Marlena raises questions about the boundaries between public life and legal consequences. “Influencers should face the same consequences as everyone else”Agent Carter pointed out.
Source: Terra
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