Kabul — Kauser News Agency (KNA) has uncovered disturbing practices among several prominent Afghan TikTok personalities, raising serious concerns about online exploitation, financial misconduct, and public deception in Afghanistan.
According to KNA’s investigation, a number of Kabul-based TikTokers — including users identified as basir.42 and basir.41 — have allegedly been engaged in money laundering under the guise of “charitable” live streams. These streams often feature poor Afghan women, who are reportedly pressured to appear on camera in return for small sums of money, while the streamers themselves collect far larger profits.
The scheme presents itself as humanitarian support for Afghanistan’s struggling families. However, evidence suggests that funds are being funneled through TikTok’s digital gifting system, then “cleaned” through online transactions, leaving little real benefit for the vulnerable individuals showcased.
Reporter Confrontation Turns Hostile
A KNA reporter recently confronted one of the accused streamers, Basir, during a live session. The journalist asked:
- “How much money do you currently have in your pocket?”
Basir replied: “50,000 Afghanis (approximately 850 USD).”
When pressed further on the source of these funds, Basir became visibly agitated. In front of a live audience, he made a degrading remark, saying:
“Your wife gave it to me.”
This unprofessional and insulting response left the reporter — and the watching public — shocked.
Legal Action Underway
Following this incident, Kauser News Agency has announced its intention to file a $250,000 defamation and misconduct lawsuit against Basir with the Taliban government in Kabul. The agency emphasized that insulting journalists, exploiting Afghan women, and deceiving the public under the pretense of charity are serious offenses that cannot be ignored.
KNA has pledged to continue monitoring and investigating digital financial crimes and online exploitation in Afghanistan, urging both local authorities and international watchdogs to take action against individuals who misuse online platforms for personal gain while exploiting the country’s most vulnerable citizens.
