Egypt rounds up teenaged TikTokkers in crackdown on social media

By Menna AlaaElDin, Mohamed Ezz and Yazan Kalach

CAIRO (Reuters) -Egyptian authorities have been rounding up teenaged TikTokkers with millions of followers, detaining dozens in recent weeks on accusations ranging from violating family values to laundering money.

Police have announced dozens of arrests and prosecutors say they are investigating at least 10 cases of alleged unlawful financial gains. They have imposed travel bans and asset freezes and confiscated devices.

Critics say the…