Markus Meechan (born 17 October 1987) is a Scottish YouTuber and former European Parliament candidate.
Known online as Count Dankula, he received press coverage when he posted a satirical video of a dog he had taught to raise its paw in the manner of a Nazi salute, and to react when asked "Do you wanna gas the Jews?" Meechan was subsequently arrested and later convicted following a trial of being "grossly offensive" under the Communications Act 2003 in March 2018.
This arrest generated controversy and discussions about free speech.
In April 2018, Meechan was fined £800.
Meechan stated he would not pay the fine, instead donating £800 to the Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity.
However, in March 2019, the money was seized from his bank account by an arrestment order.