An Albanian murderer has reportedly earned £20,000 from a TikTok livestream filmed inside his prison cell in the United Kingdom. This incident has sparked significant concerns regarding the safety protocols within correctional facilities and the impact of social media on those incarcerated.
Eugert Merizaj was sentenced to 32 years in May 2022 for the killing of rival drug dealer Hemawand Ali Hussein, in which he used a shotgun. Despite being behind bars at HM Prison Manchester, he allegedly used a contraband mobile phone to livestream from his cell. He used TikTok's Live Match feature to solicit donations from thousands of followers.
