Maria B is facing inquiry by National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA).
According to the complain, Maria B spreads harmful anti-trans rhetoric, emotionally hurting the community. Recently, she posted a video in which she condemned a private transgender gathering in Lahore as “un-Islamic”.
Maria B reacts to the investigation against her
In a statement, she claimed that she did not receive any official notice from a government department.
“A purported notice circulating on social media may be fabricated, as it’s concerning that contents of an official letter could be publicly disclosed before receipt. I’ll respond appropriately if and when I receive official communication”, she added.
Maria B is required to appear before the NCCIA on August 26 to address allegations stemming from a video she shared online.
Trans activist Nayyab Ali responded to the controversy by clarifying that attendees at the gathering were not involved in the trans rights movement, further questioning Maria B’s decision to amplify the video. Observers warn that vague morality laws can be weaponised to unfairly target vulnerable communities.
Additionally, the Pakistani designer is also facing a legal dispute with Turkish influencer Turkan Atay, who has taken issue with unpaid dues from a campaign shoot conducted earlier this year in Turkey.
