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Who Is Julian Brown? Atlanta Inventor and Influencer with 1.7 Million Followers Missing After ‘Under Attack’ Post

ATLANTA, GEORGIA, JUL 28 – Julian Brown, 21, has raised over $30,000 for his plastic-to-fuel invention while remaining off social media since July 9 amid safety concerns, his mother confirmed he is safe.

  • Julian Brown, a 21-year-old inventor and Instagram influencer based near Atlanta, disappeared in early July after sharing a video in which he claimed to be under threat.
  • Brown, who taught himself to convert plastic into fuel over five years, claimed in June that government agencies threatened him, causing followers to worry about his safety.
  • His last known video, posted on July 9, warned followers to keep their eyes open while he continued working on his invention called Plastoline, which recycles plastic into carbon-neutral fuel.
  • As of July 28, Brown's GoFundMe had raised over $18,000 toward a $1 million goal to mass produce Plastoline, while his mother confirmed he is safe but could not share further details for his security.
  • Brown's whereabouts remain unknown, and the lack of official updates has fueled speculation that his invention may have made him a target, raising concerns among his supporters.
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He became famous for a device that supposedly turns plastic waste into usable fuels.

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TMZ broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Monday, July 28, 2025.
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