Ghanem al-Masarir: Saudi leader's mock victim hacked and beaten in London

Ghanem al-Masarir: Victim of Saudi Leader's Mock and Hacked in London

BBC Ghanem al-Masarir, a YouTuber who criticized the Saudi royal family, faced severe consequences. His iPhones were hacked with spyware in 2018, leading to harassment and an attack in London. The High Court ruled Saudi Arabia responsible, ordering over £3m compensation.

Ghanem's life was profoundly impacted. He became depressed, fearing to venture out after the attack. His satirical YouTube videos, often targeting Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman, went viral but he stopped posting due to intimidation. The case underscores issues of surveillance and legal battles against powerful entities.