New Zealand YouTuber Karl Rock blacklisted for 'doing business on tourist visa'

The Indian government has blacklisted and blocked the entry of Karl Rock, a YouTuber originally from New Zealand who was living with his wife in India. This step was taken because he was allegedly 'doing business on a tourist visa'.

Karl Rock, a YouTuber originally from New Zealand, alleged that the Indian government has blacklisted him and blocked his entry to the country. He had been living in India for ten years with his wife and family and amassed over 1.79 million followers on his YouTube channel where he shares tips for foreigners travelling to India. Why I Haven't Seen My Wife in 269 Days #Blacklist https://t.co/dq0Z98SCFw Dear @jacindaardern, the Govt. of India has blocked me from entering India separating me from my wife & family in Delhi. They blacklisted me without telling me, giving reasons, or letting me reply. Please watch my struggle https://t.co/dq0Z98SCFw @NZinIndia @MukteshPardeshi pic.twitter.com/sLM2nk9lR3 Karl Rock, a New Zealand origin Delhiite donated plasma at Delhi govt's plasma bankYou must watch his video about his experience. I am sure this will encourage many more to come forward to donate their plasma and help save lives. @iamkarlrock pic.twitter.com/VySSg0P0yV On Friday, he uploaded a YouTube video titled "Why I haven’t seen my wife in 269 days" in which he claimed he had been separated from his wife Manisha Malik and her family as a result of being put on the Government of India's blacklist.