BBC Trending: From a suspected smuggler’s TikTok to tragedy
APR 30, 202521 MIN
BBC Trending: From a suspected smuggler’s TikTok to tragedy
APR 30, 202521 MIN
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<p>In January a boat carrying migrants across the Atlantic Ocean to Europe was miraculously rescued by a fishing trawler after two weeks lost at sea. At least 20 people died from starvation, dehydration and hypothermia. Many of those on the boat - Pakistani men - were promised safe, legal routes to Europe by the smugglers but that was far from their reality. </p><p>BBC Trending tracks the digital footprint of one of the suspected smugglers wanted for deaths on this very migrant boat. On TikTok, trivial videos depict his lifestyle - one of money, nice restaurants and a lot of travel. But these videos reveal much more about the smuggler’s operations. </p><p>Presenter/producer: Reha Kansara and Shruti Menon
Producer: Mohammad Zubair Khan</p>