Hervé Bopda has been arrested for his own safety following "scandalous" allegations, his lawyer says.

Earlier this month, Mr Bopda and his acquaintances were accused by a popular activist of committing a number of crimes against roughly 200 victims.

Dozens of social media users have subsequently posted fresh allegations of sexual and physical abuse, many using the hashtag #stopbopda.

Mr Bopda, known for his jet-setting lifestyle, has denied all wrongdoing.

On Wednesday, after Mr Bopda was arrested, his lawyer said the accusations were “scandalous”.

  • @girlfreddy@lemmy.caOPEnglish
    1•8 months ago

    I admittedly know little about Cameroon’s socialites, but this was too funny to pass up. I’m eagerly waiting to see Western politicians and/or celebrities use it as an excuse.

    Speaking to the BBC, Mr Ojong Ashu acknowledged that the recent slew of abuse allegations prompted his client’s arrest, but insisted that Mr Bopda had been arrested for his own safety.