Fanblast: Knossi weist jede Schuld von sich! Wer hat sich strafbar gemacht? | Anwalt Solmecke

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Influencers on Fanblast sold their cell phone numbers, but employees chatted as them—co-founder Knossi now distances himself.

The episode begins by introducing the Fanblast platform scandal, where influencers like Alexa Breit and Milo advertised private chat access for €20 monthly, but employees of an external agency actually handled the conversations. Host Christian Solmecke references journalist Rob Bubble's investigation, which exposed whistleblower accounts from the Oasis Agency, revealing a shift system for chatters. A Hamburg court previously ruled against Fanblast in a case brought by competitor Bestfans, prohibiting false claims about direct star communication and faked online status. Solmecke details how the business model evolved beyond initial subscriptions to upselling exclusive photos and videos via WhatsApp links, using pre-recorded content and scripted storylines to pressure fans. He examines a specific chat involving creator Gwendoline C., where a fan paid €13,500 believing he was helping her in an emergency, illustrating emotional manipulation. The host connects Fanblast to the Oasis Agency through shared addresses in Switzerland, suggesting operational ties. Co-founder Jens 'Knossi' Knossalla's response is analyzed; he claims no involvement for two years and distances himself, but Solmecke questions his potential liability given his promotional role. Legal analysis focuses on fraud under German criminal law, with penalties up to ten years for commercial schemes, and discusses data protection violations. Solmecke advises fans on reclaiming money through contract annulment and screenshots as evidence. The episode concludes by pondering whether creators like Gwendoline C., who earns around €70,000 monthly from OnlyFans, should also be held accountable, and invites listener feedback on criminal consequences.

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