Politics · France · 2 hrs ago
French influencer Rayan PSN arrested over calls linked to October 17 protests
French influencer Rayan PSN was arrested in Créteil, near Paris, overnight on October 16-17 and placed in police custody.
Police had referred him to prosecutors over comments they said urged people to take part in riots during a planned mobilization on October 17.
On a Twitch livestream on October 12, he used the phrase “the 17th is Warzone” and called for people to lead riots.
The case concerns whether his remarks encouraged a crime or offence, an allegation that authorities referred to the justice system.
Rayan PSN has faced other legal proceedings, including a 2021 complaint over threats against then education minister Jean-Michel Blanquer.
Judicial authorities will assess the reported facts and decide what steps to take next.
French influencer Rayan PSN was arrested in Créteil during the night of October 16 to 17 and placed in police custody.
Authorities had referred him to the justice system over statements they said urged people to join riots on October 17.
The statements were made during a Twitch livestream on October 12, when he called the date “Warzone” and urged people to mobilize.
Police arrested him after checking a group of people; a source close to the investigation said there was no incident.
- Who
- Rayan PSN, whose real name is Rayanne B.
- What
- He was arrested and placed in police custody after authorities referred him over statements they said encouraged riots.
- When
- He was arrested during the night of October 16 to 17, 2026. The statements were made on October 12.
- Where
- Créteil, in the Paris region.
- Why
- The Paris police prefect said his calls to join riots on October 17 could amount to incitement to commit a crime or offence.
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Rayan PSN made statements during a Twitch livestream calling for people to mobilize on October 17.
The Paris police prefect referred the case to the justice system.
Police arrested Rayan PSN in Créteil and placed him in custody.
- Influencer
- Rayan PSN, whose real name is Rayanne B.
- Arrest location
- Créteil, Paris region
- Arrest date
- Night of October 16 to 17, 2026
- Livestream date
- October 12, 2026
- TikTok following
- 800,000 subscribers
3 sources
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What people are saying
Le 17, c'est Warzone!
Je veux des chefs d'émeutes, des gens qui n'ont pas peur, qui ont déjà fait des gardes à vue
Il appartient désormais à l’autorité judiciaire d’apprécier les faits signalés et de déterminer les suites à leur donner.