In his High Court action, Kevin Nolan alleges that he was blackmailed by a prominent YouTuber, who threatened to falsely label him as a paedophile, claiming his reputation was put at stake. This incident has raised significant concerns about the intersection of online harassment and defamation in the gaming industry, particularly for those achieving success in platforms like Roblox.
Since January, victims near Chapel Market and Liverpool Road have been approached by suspects asking if they knew a doctor, leading to serious blackmail incidents.