The French interior minister has announced the arrest of a social media influencer from Algeria who is accused of calling for attacks in France.

A police dragnet in France has swept up three Algerians described by authorities as social media influencers who are accused of posting videos inciting violence

In the wake of a statement by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune against the hashtag «Manich Radi», Algerian influencers residing in France, including two with irregular immigration status, issued threats against opponents of the regime and against France.