TikTok Influencer Arrested for Target Barcode Scam and Online Bragging
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Marlena Velez, a TikTok influencer with nearly 300,000 followers, was arrested for shoplifting over $500 worth of goods from a Target in Cape Coral, Florida. She allegedly used a fake barcode to pay less at a self-checkout and flaunted the stolen items in a TikTok video. Velez, who has a history of theft, was identified by a follower and charged with petty theft. Her arrest has sparked discussions about the accountability of influencers.
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