# Greece Deports 50 Migrants After Bangladeshi TikToker's 'Police Can't Catch Us' Video

> Greece has deported 50 irregular migrants to Bangladesh and Pakistan on a special charter flight, according to Migration Minister Thanos Plevris. Among those deported was a 27-year-old Bangladeshi man accused of encoura…

Published: 2026-11-11 · Desk: World · Source: TezzFeed Desk · By: SADIA ALAM ARMIN

A Bangladeshi man's viral TikTok video encouraging undocumented migrants to travel to Greece has sparked controversy, leading to renewed attention on the country's immigration policies. Following the incident, Greece has deported 50 irregular migrants from Bangladesh and Pakistan through a special charter flight, including the 27-year-old Bangladeshi national who made the TikTok video.

The Bangladeshi man, identified as Mohammad Hasan is originally from Moulvibazar district in Bangladesh. He had been living in Greece for approximately four to five years. The controversy began in June 2026, when Hasan posted a video on TikTok from the Greek city of Nafplio. In the video, he allegedly encouraged other Bangladeshis to come to the area for employment, claiming that people without valid immigration documents could also live and work there without facing difficulties with the police. He suggested that undocumented migrants could remain in the area for years without being detected by law enforcement authorities.

The video circulated widely on social media and attracted attention from Greek media outlets. The incident eventually came to the attention of Greek immigration authorities, prompting an investigation into his activities. Following the investigation, Hasan's previous residence permit was revoked and his asylum application was rejected. After further legal proceedings and unsuccessful attempts to secure permission to remain in the country, authorities proceeded with his deportation.

Greek Minister of Migration and Asylum Thanos Plevris announced that a special charter flight had returned 50 irregular migrants from Bangladesh and Pakistan. The operation was part of the government's efforts to strengthen immigration enforcement and address irregular migration.

The incident highlights how social media content can have consequences beyond online criticism, particularly when it concerns immigration, employment opportunities and legal residency. For many people considering migration to Europe, TikTok and other social media platforms have become sources of information about employment, accommodation and immigration procedures. However, information shared by individual content creators may not accurately reflect the country's immigration laws or the legal requirements for employment and residency. Hasan's claims about undocumented migrants being able to live and work in Greece without encountering police intervention were particularly controversial because they could create misleading expectations among people considering travelling to the country. The case also highlights the importance of verifying immigration information through official government sources rather than relying on social media personalities or unverified accounts.

The incident has generated concern among members of the Bangladeshi community living in Greece. Some expatriates fear that misleading social media content promoting irregular migration could negatively affect the reputation of Bangladeshis who are legally employed and residing in the country. Bangladeshi migrant workers contribute to several sectors of the Greek economy, including agriculture, construction, hospitality and other service industries. Community members are concerned that irresponsible statements by a small number of individuals could lead to increased scrutiny of the wider Bangladeshi migrant population.

However, the actions of individuals should not be used to generalise about an entire migrant community. Thousands of Bangladeshis living and working legally in Greece continue to contribute to the country's economy and society.

Greece has maintained strict immigration controls as it deals with irregular migration into Europe, particularly through routes across the Mediterranean. The country has frequently been a destination and transit point for migrants from Asia, Africa and the Middle East seeking employment or protection in Europe. Greek authorities have repeatedly emphasised the importance of preventing irregular entry and addressing activities that may encourage people to undertake dangerous migration journeys.

The deportation of the 50 migrants reflects the government's enforcement approach towards people without a legal basis to remain in the country. For prospective Bangladeshi migrants, the incident serves as an important reminder that finding employment opportunities in Europe does not automatically provide the right to live or work there. Valid visas, residence permits and appropriate employment authorisation remain essential.

Ultimately, the controversy surrounding Hasan's TikTok video demonstrates how misleading information shared for online attention can have serious consequences for individuals and potentially create wider concerns for migrant communities.

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