French streamer Mounim Sabhi has been arrested over alleged violence involving vulnerable people.
Mounim Sabhi, the creator of the social media project "La Team du Château," was taken into police custody on September 21 as part of an investigation into alleged abuse at his mansion near Blois, France. The property was reportedly used to film livestreams featuring people experiencing homelessness and poverty.
The investigation has been ongoing since April 2026, with authorities looking into numerous alleged incidents involving people who were considered particularly vulnerable or living in precarious conditions.
Alleged Abuse Broadcast Online
Sabhi's content was published across TikTok, Kick, and Twitch, with the videos reportedly attracting hundreds of thousands of views. According to French authorities, as many as 25 people had stayed at the mansion, where their daily lives were turned into an online reality show.
A recent investigation by Le Parisien reviewed footage that allegedly showed residents being humiliated or placed in dangerous situations. One person was reportedly put in a chokehold, while other clips allegedly showed a resident being encouraged to eat extremely spicy food until choking, and another being pushed into a swimming pool.
Former residents have made further allegations about the living conditions inside the mansion. Sabhi has denied being violent, and at least one person featured in the videos has disputed claims that he was physically abused.
Six Potential Offenses Under Investigation
French prosecutors are currently investigating six potential offenses. These include violence against a vulnerable person, distributing footage of an intentional physical attack, and publicly inciting hatred or violence based on disability or sex.
Authorities are also investigating whether vulnerable individuals may have been exploited through pressure or methods that impaired their judgment. Under French law, this offense carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a €750,000 fine.
Police reportedly searched the mansion and seized cameras as well as around €3,400 in cash.
The case is drawing comparisons to the recent Jean Pormanove scandal in France, where vulnerable individuals were repeatedly subjected to violence and humiliation during livestreams. Two streamers connected to that case received suspended prison sentences in August 2026.
