Social Media Influencer Marlena Velez Arrested: Viral Girl Making Videos with Stolen Goods, Police Take Action

Social Media Influencer Arrested: Marlena Velez, a 22-year-old influencer, was arrested for stealing goods from a Target store in Florida. The police found that Velez used altered barcodes to steal over 50,000 rupees worth of merchandise. She later posted a TikTok video showcasing the stolen items, which led to her identification and arrest. Velez was granted bail after her detention and is scheduled for a court appearance.

By Joseph Mathews Updated: Nov 26, 2024, 19:45 IST

Social Media Influencer Arrested: A social media influencer has been arrested after posting videos on the popular social media app TikTok with stolen items. The police were following up on a theft and fraud case when a viral video caught their attention, showing a content creator using stolen goods.

The alleged incident happened at a Target store in Cape Coral, Florida, where the influencer, 22-year-old Marlena Velez, was accused of stealing goods on October 30. According to police, Velez allegedly stole nearly 50,000 rupees worth of household items and clothing. The police claim she collected 16 items from the store, changed their barcodes at the self-checkout, and paid a lower price for high-value goods before leaving the store undetected.

This case makes people raise a question about the increasing number of influencers who are using their social media fame for personal gains at any cost, even if it is against the law.