YouTuber PopularMMOs discovers he was robbed of $200k during alcohol addiction

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Dylan Horetski Oct 06, 2025 · 1 min read
YouTuber PopularMMOs discovers he was robbed of $200k during alcohol addiction
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YouTuber Patrick ‘PopularMMOs’ Julianelle claims that roughly $200,000 had been stolen from his bank account, a crime he says went unnoticed for years due to his past struggles with alcohol.

In a video posted to his TikTok, the longtime Minecraft creator said he realized the theft only after getting sober and checking his bank statements.

“Someone stole about $200,000 from me,” Julianelle said. “Apparently, they stole the money over the period of, like, three years, and I just never was sober enough to check it.”

Julianelle explained that his account had been overdrawn, prompting him to contact the police. He said officers visited his home to investigate the alleged theft, adding that the suspect was identified and will face arrest.

PopularMMOs says dealing with the police was a test for his sobriety

Julianelle has spoken openly about his long struggle with alcohol and substance abuse, which led to a series of legal troubles and public incidents. Over the past few years, the YouTuber has faced multiple arrests, including charges for resisting arrest, assaulting a police officer, and probation violations linked to failed drug and alcohol tests.