Feeling unsatisfied, the prosecutor filed an appeal and the case was then referred to the Algerian Judicial Council. In the appeal hearing, Ramzi was declared guilty. In a video showing Ramzi hugging in public, the prosecutor accused him of indecent behavior. Another video, which served as evidence, showed two girls wearing short skirts, one of whom had a tattoo.

Based on the evidence, Ramzi must serve a two-month prison sentence. He is also required to pay a fine of 5 million dinars, equivalent to approximately Rp602 million. In his defense, Ramzi expressed his apology. He claimed that the video was only intended to spread peace and love. However, both netizens and Algerian judges were unable to accept his apology as they were shocked by the video.