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Swagg Man, a Tunisian rapper known for flaunting insane wealth with social media antics such as burning Euros and flaunting Bentleys, was sentenced to five years in prison for fraud and money laundering, to the tune of $6 million and he faces even more charges in France as well as accusations he ripped off fans for nearly $1.8 million.
The rapper, born Iteb Zaibet, was arrested originally in July 2019 on various charges, most of which revolved around defrauding fans. He promoted a persona of luxury, from lavish purchases, luxury cars, jewelry and more. The majority of the fans ripped off in the scheme ranged from age 13 to 35. Swagg Man allegedly offered “lucrative investment opportunities,” not to mention asking for funds to support various humanitarian causes or pay for bail if he was locked behind bars.