Sahar Tabar, a 22-year-old Instagram star who became infamous for her resemblance to a 'zombie' Angelina Jolie, has been arrested, according to reports. The Iranian social media influencer, who often uploads images of herself in which she bears a caricaturish resemblance to the Girl Interrupted actress, has allegedly been arrested for crimes including blasphemy and the instigation of violence. According to the Tasnim news agency (per <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-49952543">BBC News</a>) the Iranian judicial authorities moved against Tabar after a number of members of the public complained about her. Watch this video of Sahar Tabar's Halloween costume below:  [[jwplayerwidget||https://content.jwplatform.com/videos/adTUMgp5-sKUnNGKf.mp4||adTUMgp5]] Other charges now faced by Tabar include the illegal acquisition of property, insulting Iran's dress code and encouraging young people to commit corruption. Her popular Instagram account is currently deleted, although a number of her followers have already archived her posts. It was often rumoured that Tabar's appearance was the result of her undergoing over 50 separate cosmetic surgery procedures. [[instagramwidget||https://www.instagram.com/p/BmDbVTvBSAa/]] However, a number of commentators have alleged that this is purely apocryphal, and that most of the images of her online have been heavily digitally manipulated to make her appearance seem more shocking. Indeed, a recent article by <a style="color: #0000ff;" href="http://affinitymagazine.us/2017/12/07/the-internet-lies-about-sahar-tabar/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Affinity Magazine</a> alleges that the original 'Corpse Bride' photograph of Tabar, which went viral on social media last year, had her wearing a number of prosthetics, a lot of makeup, and was photoshopped to make her look scary. [[instagramwidget||https://www.instagram.com/p/BcJD6yYDEsE/]] <a style="color: #0000ff;" href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-49952543" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">BBC News reports</a> that Tabar's arrest has sparked a number of rebellious tweets on Iranian social media, with many Middle Eastern bloggers criticising the puritanical stance taken by the Islamic regime. In recent months, the Guidance Patrol (a police squad charged with ensuring that women remain modestly dressed) has interred a number of high-profile Iranian influencers deemed to be 'heretical.'

Angelina Jolie Instagram 'lookalike' has been arrested

Top Stories

News

YouTuber and her dad die in plane crash a month after she had to make an 'emergency landing'

News

Man, 25, dies after he's buried alive in tragic accident

News

Ethan Crumbley's chilling words to the court as the 17-year-old is sentenced to life without parole for school shooting

News

The 'Florida Joker' wants $2 million after claiming GTA VI trailer 'used his appearance'

News

Hollywood pays tribute to Ryan O'Neal, who has died aged 82

News

High school baseball player pronounced brain dead after being accidentally hit with bat during practice