TikTok posts in alleged support of Islamic State lead to arrest of Quebec man

May 21, 2026

The RCMP has arrested Quebecer Ali Ben Chaoua, 40, as part of a national security investigation.

Chaoua allegedly made numerous posts on TikTok in support of the Islamic State, police claimed in a release, and officers “had reasonable grounds to fear that Mr. Ben Chaoua may commit terrorism offences.”