Meir Narkis, a TikToker who was arrested on suspicion of kidnapping a teenager and soliciting drugs, has been released and returned to live streaming, according to a report. Parents have expressed concern that he may target teenagers again.
01 · THE DISPATCH
The TikToker was arrested after a 16-day search for a missing teenager, who was later found at Narkis's home in an intoxicated state. Narkis was released from custody in recent days and has resumed live streaming, prompting parents to warn other families. The legal status of the investigation and the reasons for his release remain unclear.
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