Brian Keller is in custody again – suspected of threats and coercion

Brian Keller (30) is currently in custody, as «View» reported. Criminal proceedings are being conducted against him on suspicion of threats and coercion. The Zurich public prosecutor’s office confirms the pre-trial detention.

The public prosecutor’s office continues: “In the course of these proceedings, the compulsory measures court placed the accused in custody on April 25, 2026, where he is currently located.” The presumption of innocence applies until the proceedings have been legally concluded.

Long criminal record

Brian Keller is considered to be the most famous prisoner in Switzerland. Caused excitement the feud with the Tiktoker Skorpwhich escalated on May 2, 2024 in Zurich at Letzigraben. The indictment describes in detail how Brian Keller brutally beat Tiktok influencer Skorp808.

The two former prisoners had been enemies for a long time, but that night the argument escalated. They had already carried out their conflict publicly on social media with mutual provocations and insults.

Brian Keller was released in 2023

Brian Keller was released from prison in November 2023 after years of legal problems. Since then, however, he has had several run-ins with the law again, including in connection with his appearance on social media and disputes with others.

But prison guards also repeatedly made headlines. Brian was beaten by a guard in prison. Camera recordings show that in July 2019 a guard gave the prisoner Brian Keller, who is known throughout Switzerland, two kicks and a punch in the face. Keller had spat on him. The overseer became sentenced to a fine.

The boxer Brian Keller

Brian Keller also tried his hand at boxing. In April In 2025 he fought against Frenchman Claude Wilfried and won the fight. “Of course, sometimes you are angry when you hear the criticism. But you just have to do your own thing,” says the 29-year-old. But the fight is different from fights he used to have on the street. “It’s not about a bruised ego, it’s about the future,” he said at the time.

At that time it was important to him that martial arts was promoted and more invested in this sport because he was convinced that it was good for people. The fight is a big step for him: “I dreamed of fighting for years in prison. I always wanted to fight, unfortunately I was in prison for so long. I’m happy that it can take place now.” Now, about a year later, Keller is back in prison.

Konstantin Furrer (fur) has been working for 20 minutes since 2017. Head of news desk since 2022, also editor of newspapers and member of the editorial board.