Community Complaints Prompt Action
Police in Swabi district arrested a TikToker after residents complained about indecent videos shared on social media.
Suspect Confesses
The accused, Abdul Mughiz, admitted to dressing as a woman, creating objectionable content, and pledged to stop such activities.
Wider Context
The arrest comes as TikTok faces repeated scrutiny in Pakistan for allegedly promoting immoral and inappropriate content.
Police in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Swabi district have arrested a TikToker accused of making indecent videos while dressed as a woman. Officials said the suspect, identified as Abdul Mughiz, posted objectionable content that circulated widely on social media.
Police spokesperson Liaqat Ali told reporters that Mughiz wore women’s clothing, posed in different styles, and uploaded videos that angered local residents. “These actions caused resentment and unease within the community,” Ali explained.
Following numerous complaints, the Bamkhel police post acted swiftly and arrested the suspect. Authorities registered a case against him and began an investigation.
According to the spokesperson, Mughiz confessed after his arrest. He admitted creating the videos and promised not to repeat such behavior. Police confirmed he pledged to avoid “immoral activities” in the future.
The incident highlights continuing tensions between social media platforms and community standards in Pakistan. TikTok, the popular short-video app, has repeatedly faced bans in the country over similar concerns. Authorities have argued that objectionable content violates cultural and moral values.
In July, TikTok announced that it had removed nearly 25 million videos in Pakistan for breaching community guidelines. In its Q1 2025 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report, the company said its proactive removal rate in Pakistan was 99.4%. It added that 95.8% of removed videos were taken down within 24 hours.
Despite these measures, authorities and communities across Pakistan continue to call for stricter monitoring of online content. The Swabi arrest is the latest example of law enforcement responding directly to public complaints about social media activity.
