Key Facts
The Kochi City cyber police are preparing a detailed report on a complaint against controversial social media personality Mohammed Nihad, popularly known as ‘Thoppi’. The report will be submitted to the State cyber operations wing following a directive from the State Police Chief to investigate a series of allegations against Thoppi and his former associates.
Details of the Complaint
The complaint was filed by lawyer Sreejith Perumana, citing allegations reportedly made by members of Thoppi’s group after they parted ways recently. The allegations include serious offences such as sexual abuse of minors, drug use, and obscenity. The complaint was forwarded to the Kochi City cyber police by the cyber operations wing for further action.
Jurisdictional Issue
A senior official from the Kochi City police stated on Saturday (June 13, 2026) that preliminary verification revealed the alleged crimes did not occur within the jurisdiction of the Kochi City cyber police. Therefore, a case cannot be registered locally. However, the cyber police will analyse all available videos mentioning the allegations against Thoppi and others and submit a comprehensive report to the State wing at the earliest.
The official added that State officials are likely to decide the further course of action based on this report.
Thoppi’s Background and Previous Cases
Thoppi, hailing from Mangad in Kannur, has a massive fan following, primarily among teenagers, on streaming platforms. He gained notoriety for his impulsive retorts and use of indecent language. He has a history of legal troubles:
- In June 2023, he was arrested by Valanchery police for allegedly causing a traffic block and using abusive language in public.
- Soon after, the Kannapuram police in Kannur booked him for circulating a video containing obscene conversations.
- In April 2025, he was taken into police custody for allegedly threatening a private bus crew at Vadakara in Kozhikode.
Impact and What Readers Should Know
This case highlights the growing scrutiny of social media influencers who engage in controversial behaviour. The outcome of the report could set a precedent for how cyber crimes involving influencers are handled across jurisdictions. Readers should note that the investigation is ongoing, and no formal charges have been filed yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Mohammed Nihad ‘Thoppi’?
Mohammed Nihad, known as ‘Thoppi’, is a controversial social media personality from Mangad, Kannur, with a large teenage following on streaming platforms. He has been involved in multiple legal cases.
What are the allegations against Thoppi?
The complaint includes allegations of sexual abuse of minors, drug use, and obscenity, reportedly made by former associates after a fallout.
Why can’t the Kochi City cyber police register a case?
Preliminary verification showed the alleged crimes did not occur within Kochi City’s jurisdiction, so a case cannot be registered there. However, they will submit a report to the State cyber operations wing.
What is the next step in the investigation?
Based on the report from Kochi City cyber police, State officials will decide the further course of action.
Source: www.thehindu.com