Social media influencers who discussed the Didi case claimed that they were harassed by private investigators.
According to , the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) is now involved in the matter after one of the influencers filed a harassment complaint. TMZ. TikTok user Samson Crouppen, who goes by the username @samsoncrouppen1, posted a video to his account on Monday that shows him being interrogated at his Los Angeles home by two men claiming to be private investigators.
They seemed to treat him with respect, but continued to ask questions about his payment to discuss the Didi case. According to LAPD documents obtained by TMZ, he was behind the accusations.
@samsoncrouppen1 A private investigator visits influential people over a news story. #diddy @TMZ @Netflix ♬ Original song – Secret Service Samsung
LAS VEGAS, NV – MAY 15: Host Sean “Diddy” on stage at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Combs gave a lecture. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
The suspects appeared to be searching for information, as seen in videos shared on social media, and Kloppen appeared confused and frightened by the interrogation.
I heard a voice ask me why I came to the house. The two men appear to be questioning him about whether he was paid to talk about Diddy's content on his platform. Kloppen said “no” and denied receiving any financial compensation for interviewing the disgraced music mogul.
Still, the men kept asking the same question.
LAS VEGAS, NV – MAY 15: Host Sean “Diddy” on stage at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. – Combs prepares to present Tamika Mallory with REVOLT Black Excellence Award. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
This does not appear to be an isolated incident.
Another influencer, Amala Ekpunobi, who goes by the username @amalaekpunobi, also claims to have been approached by the same alleged private investigator who questioned Kloppen. Her story was essentially similar. According to videos she shared on social media, she claims the men asked her questions about whether she was paid to interview Diddy, and that she has come under scrutiny from investigators for telling a number of stories about Diddy. He said he felt that there was.
@amalaekpunobi #stitch @Secret Service Samson and these guys! #pdiddy ♬Original song – Amara💕
Ms Ekpunovi claimed they offered her money to identify the person who allegedly paid her to talk about Didi, but she has not received any form of payment for her reporting. he claimed. She also claimed that the men told her they were talking to up to 10 other influencers who were sharing similar content on their social media accounts. (RELATED: Ray J suggests Diddy's celebrity friends are making amends to alleged victims)
@amalaekpunobiI wonder what on earth is going on…♬Original song – Amara💕
The identities of the two have not yet been determined, and it is not clear whether they are actually private investigators.
This story will continue to unfold.
