Mahek Bukhari
| Mahek Bukhari | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 22, 1999 Stoke-on-Trent, UK |
| 🏳️ Nationality | British |
| 💼 Occupation | Social media influencer |
| 📆 Years active | 2018–2022 |
| Known for | Social media presence; involvement in a high-profile criminal case |
| Criminal charge | Murder |
| Criminal penalty | Life imprisonment (minimum term of 31 years and 8 months) |
| Criminal status | Incarcerated |
| 👴 👵 Parent(s) | Ansreen Bukhari |
Mahek Bukhari (Urdu: مہک بخاری), also known as May B, is a former social media influencer and convicted double murderer. She was known for sharing lifestyle, beauty, and fashion content on platforms like TikTok and Instagram.[1]
Biography
Early life and career
Bukhari was born in the United States in 1999 and moved to the UK in 2002. She began her social media career while studying fashion at Manchester Metropolitan University, but later dropped out to focus on her online presence.[2][3] She gained a notable following on TikTok and Instagram.[4]
Legal issues
In February 2022, Bukhari and her mother were involved in a criminal case that led to their conviction for murder following a high-speed chase and a car crash which resulted in the death of two men.[5][6] Bukhari was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 31 years and nine months on 1 September 2023.
Aftermath
Following her conviction, Bukhari and her mother were featured in documentaries that explored the influence of social media on their lives and the events leading to their criminal actions.[7]
Other defendants
- Mahek Bukhari:
- Sentenced to life imprisonment. - Minimum term: 31 years and 8 months.
- Ansreen Bukhari (Mahek's mother):
- Sentenced to life imprisonment. - Minimum term: 26 years and 9 months.
- Rekan Karwan:
- Sentenced to life imprisonment. - Minimum term: 26 years and 10 months.
- Raees Jamal:
- Sentenced to life imprisonment. - Minimum term: 36 years and 45 days. - Additional 5 years included for a prior rape conviction.
- Natasha Akhtar:
- Found guilty of manslaughter. - Sentence: 11 years and 8 months.
- Ameer Jamal:
- Found guilty of manslaughter. - Sentence: 14 years and 8 months.
- Sanaf Gulamustafa:
- Found guilty of manslaughter. - Sentence: 14 years and 9 months.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | My Trip to Istanbul | Herself | Travel vlog-style documentary on Istanbul from May B's perspective.[8][9] |
| 2023 | The Big Cases: Deadly Influence | BBC Documentary, featured in episode 24.[10] | |
| 2024 | TikTok: Murder Gone Viral | ITVX Documentary, featured in episode 01.[11] |
References
- ↑ "Where is Mahek Bukhari now? TikTok: Murders Gone Viral true story". Radio Times.
- ↑ "Where is Mahek Bukhari now and how long is the Murder Gone Viral criminal set to spend in prison?". Woman and Home Magazine.
- ↑ "Live court updates as Mahek Bukhari and others are sentenced". Leicestershire Live.
- ↑ "Who is Mahek Bukhari the TikTok star charged with murder". Leicestershire Live.
- ↑ "'Two different lives': how TikTok fame swept up mother who killed lover". The Guardian.
- ↑ "TikTok influencer Mahek Bukhari and her mother jailed for life for double murder after sex tape threat". Sky News.
- ↑ "TikToker Mahek Bukhari and mum jailed for life for crash murders". BBC News.
- ↑ "My Trip to Istanbul". November 1, 2017 – via IMDb.
- ↑ "MY TRIP TO ISTANBUL, TURKEY!!!! || MAY B" – via www.youtube.com.
- ↑ "The Big Cases - Deadly Influence" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
- ↑ "Is there a documentary about Mahek Bukhari?".
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