In a shocking revelation, TikTok star Mahek Bukhari and her mother, Ansreen, were exposed for orchestrating a murder plot to kill Ansreen’s lover, Saqib Hussain, in a horrific 100mph car crash
Web of Lies Unraveled: The Murder Plot and Hitmen
Mahek Bukhari, a TikTok influencer with over 160,000 followers, and her mother Ansreen recruited hitmen to carry out a violent car crash targeting Saqib Hussain and Hashim Ijazuddin. The motive behind the crime was Mr. Hussain’s threat to reveal his affair with Ansreen. The orchestrated car chase in Leicestershire led to a fatal crash that claimed the lives of the two victims.
Chilling Confession: Boasting of Social Media Fame Amid Custody Interview
In a video of her custody interview from February 2022, Mahek, 24, boasted about her TikTok following, emphasizing her status as a social media influencer. Despite the grave charges, she denied responsibility for the deaths when questioned by officers. The video was aired as part of the documentary, providing a glimpse into the mind of a convicted murderer who was self-obsessed and seemingly detached from the consequences of her actions.
Social Media’s Dark Side: The Impact of Fame and Obsession
The documentary highlighted the negative impact of social media in the background of the murders. The judge, Timothy Spencer KC, referred to Mahek’s ‘tawdry fame’ as an influencer, describing her as ‘entirely self-obsessed’ and oblivious to the harm she caused. The prosecution categorized the case as a story of love, obsession, and extortion, underscoring the role of social media in influencing warped values.
The Price of Fame: Jailed for Life and Scathing Words from the Judge
Mahek Bukhari was sentenced to life in prison, with a minimum term of 31 years and eight months. Ansreen received a life sentence with a minimum term of 26 years and nine months. The judge condemned Mahek’s ‘wholly unjustified sense of entitlement’ and pointed to the warped values and false world of influencing that contributed to the crime. The judge also acknowledged the impact of social media in the background of the murders.
Father’s Anguish: Social Media’s Role in the Perceived Glamour
Sajad Hussain, Mr. Hussain’s father, expressed his anguish, blaming Ansreen’s perceived ‘fame’ from her daughter’s TikTok success for making her feel ‘untouchable’ and ‘above the law.’ The tragedy highlighted the dark consequences of fame and obsession on social media platforms, serving as a stark reminder of the potential dangers associated with the pursuit of online influence.