Pakistani YouTuber Rajab Butt embroiled in another controversy

Pakistani police have registered a criminal case against YouTuber Rajab Butt, social media figure Maan Dogar, and three others after a woman accused one of them of rape and the others of blackmail and intimidation.

The complaint was filed by social media activist Ayesha Sharafat at Nawab Town Police Station in Lahore. The first information report (FIR) names Salman Haider, Rajab Butt, Maan Dogar, Jawad Haider, and Jahangir Butt.

According to the FIR, Ayesha said she met Salman Haider through social media and the two often met at restaurants around Lahore. She alleged that Salman later invited her to a house in Bahria Orchard, where he drugged and raped her. She said he also filmed the assault and used the video to blackmail her.

Ayesha claimed that Salman later showed the video to her sister, Palwasha.

She said that she and her sister went to confront him at his home. There, she claimed, they found Rajab Butt, Maan Dogar, and Jawad Haider present. According to the complaint, the men allegedly locked them in a room. Salman and Jahangir Butt were also reportedly present.

Ayesha said Jawad Haider took their phones, reset them, and forced them to leave under threats.

Police have not yet confirmed any arrests or further action in the case.

The accusations add to ongoing scrutiny of Rajab Butt, a controversial YouTuber who has previously drawn criticism for his content.

Earlier this year, he faced legal action over the launch of his perfume brand “295,” a reference to Pakistan’s blasphemy laws. A case was filed against him under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) and Section 295-A of the Pakistan Penal Code for allegedly hurting religious sentiments.

After public backlash, Butt released a video apologizing and said he never intended to offend anyone’s beliefs.

The latest case has sparked renewed calls for stronger accountability of influencers in Pakistan’s growing digital landscape.