Rajab Butt’s 295 Perfume Blasphemy Scandal, and Arrests Explained

Last updated: October 2026

Few Pakistani creators have had a year like Rajab Butt. The Lahore-based family vlogger — once known simply for his “Rajab Ki Family” YouTube content — has spent 2025 and 2026 fighting a series of serious legal cases: a blasphemy case over his “295” perfume brand, a separate religious-sentiments case in Karachi, a gambling-promotion case filed by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), and a sexual-assault case in which a court has repeatedly deferred his indictment. Along the way he was assaulted by lawyers inside a Karachi courtroom, returned to Pakistan from the UK to face the courts, and publicly confirmed the end of his marriage to Emaan Fatima.

This article explains each case in plain language — based only on what mainstream Pakistani outlets have actually reported — and where each one stands as of October 2026.

The “295” Perfume Blasphemy Scandal: What Actually Happened

In March 2025, Rajab Butt launched a perfume brand named “295” — a number that immediately drew outrage because it references Section 295 of the Pakistan Penal Code, the section under which blasphemy is criminalised. Religious groups, including the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), accused him of mocking the blasphemy law itself, and the launch triggered a national controversy.

A case was registered against him at Nishtar Colony Police Station under blasphemy and cybercrime (PECA) laws, with some reports citing Section 295-C. Butt responded with a public apology, saying the “295” name was intended as a tribute to his late mentor, the Indian singer Sidhu Moose Wala, and not as a religious reference. He subsequently discontinued the perfume.

A sessions court in Lahore granted him interim bail in the case and barred police from arresting him until June 21, 2025, directing him to cooperate with the investigation, according to reporting by The Current PK citing ARY News.

The Karachi 295-A Case: Bail Cancelled Over Non-Appearance

Separately, a case was lodged against Butt in January 2025 at Karachi’s Hyderi Market police station under Section 295-A (deliberate acts intended to outrage religious feelings). The complainant, lawyer Riaz Ali Solangi, alleged that a viral video showed Butt “disrespecting” prayer (Namaz). Butt responded with a three-part apology video featuring scholars from different schools of thought, saying he deeply regretted any unintentional hurt.

This case produced some of the most dramatic scenes of 2025:

• December 29, 2025: Butt appeared at Karachi’s City Court for a bail hearing alongside TikToker Nadeem Mubarak, and was physically assaulted by a group of lawyers inside the court premises. Videos showed him with a torn shirt and injuries around his mouth and jaw. The lawyers claimed the attack was retaliation for remarks Butt had allegedly made about the legal community in a vlog. Despite the chaos, the court extended his interim bail until January 13, 2026, against a Rs100,000 surety bond.
• April 2026: According to Dawn, a Karachi sessions court recalled (cancelled) his interim bail for non-prosecution after Butt failed to appear in person and the court dismissed his counsel’s plea for exemption on medical grounds. “The applicant was required to ensure his presence before the court, but he has failed to do so without sufficient cause,” the court order said.

The Gambling Promotion Case (NCCIA)

In September 2025, the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) booked Butt for allegedly promoting online gambling and betting apps through his YouTube and TikTok videos and Instagram stories. According to a copy of the FIR reported by ARY News, the apps named included Binomo, 1xBet, Bet365 and B9 Game, which investigators alleged defrauded users of their money.

A Lahore sessions court confirmed Butt’s interim bail in the case after hearing arguments from both sides, and his pre-arrest bail was extended repeatedly through early 2026 (January and March extensions reported by Pakistan Today). Co-accused in the case include TikToker Nadeem Mubarak (Nani Wala) and YouTuber Zaraq Nazir. As of the latest reporting, the NCCIA investigation is still ongoing, with forensic reports on the accused’s mobile phones awaited and no indictment yet.

The Sexual Assault Case: Indictment Repeatedly Deferred

TikToker Ayesha Jutt filed a private complaint in 2025 alleging that Rajab Butt and four others — Abdul Rehman, Jawad, Jahangir and Suleman (Salman) Haider — sexually assaulted her and later blackmailed her. She told the court she had evidence including WhatsApp conversations, a medical report and a statement recorded under Section 164 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. Police had initially registered a case at Nawab Town police station, declared the accused guilty during investigation, then later declared them innocent — after which Jutt filed the private complaint now before the court.

All five accused deny the allegations and had secured pre-arrest bail from a sessions court. Additional District and Sessions Judge Zafaryab Chadhar has repeatedly fixed dates to frame charges:

• August 18, 2026: all five appeared and marked attendance; indictment deferred to August 29 after a defence counsel failed to appear.
• August 29, 2026: indictment deferred again to September 3, as senior counsel (including Barrister Mian Ali Ashfaq) were busy in other cases.
• September 3, 2026: the adjourned date; no mainstream outlet had published the outcome as of this writing.

Separately, in July 2026, Nawab Town police registered another case against Butt and his associates on the same woman’s complaint, alleging they attacked women and opened fire during a dispute at a cafe. That matter is also pending.

Lion Cub and Weapons Arrest

In December 2024, a day after his wedding, Butt was arrested after police and the Wildlife Department raided his home in Lahore’s Chuhng area over reports that he was keeping a lion cub — gifted to him at his wedding — without a licence and publicly displaying firearms. In January 2025, a special judicial magistrate found him guilty of illegally keeping the wild animal and sentenced him to one year of community service: recording a five-minute animal-rights vlog in the first week of every month from February 2025 to January 2026.

Return From the UK and Protective Bail

In December 2025, the Islamabad High Court granted Butt and Nadeem Mubarak 10-day protective bail after they returned to Pakistan from London to face proceedings. Butt’s counsel, Mian Ali Ashfaq, stated that his client returned “of his own free will” and was not deported from the UK.

Divorce From Emaan Fatima Confirmed

Butt’s personal life unravelled publicly alongside the court cases. After months of dispute — including cheating allegations made by Emaan’s brother, Aon Sheikh, while she was pregnant — Butt sent Emaan a divorce notice, which she shared on Instagram. In a TikTok Live session on July 21, 2026, he firmly rejected reconciliation rumours: “Divorce is divorce, it is not a joke.” The couple, who married in 2024, share a son, Kivan Sultan, born in September 2025. (Read the full timeline of their relationship here.)

Rajab Butt’s Net Worth: What’s Actually Known

Figures as high as Rs1 billion have circulated online regarding Rajab Butt’s net worth — but these are self-reported or fan-circulated claims with no audited or independently verified basis. His known income sources include YouTube ad revenue, brand sponsorships, TikTok, and his short-lived perfume venture. Treat any specific net-worth figure you see online as unverified.

Where Do the Cases Stand? (October 2026)

• 295 perfume case: FIR stands; interim bail was granted in 2025; no reported conviction.
• Karachi 295-A case: interim bail cancelled by the court in April 2026 over non-appearance.
• NCCIA gambling case: interim bail confirmed; investigation ongoing, no indictment yet.
• Sexual-assault private complaint: indictment pending after repeated deferrals; all accused deny the allegations.
• Lion cub case: concluded with community-service sentence (completed January 2026).

FAQs

Is Rajab Butt in jail?
No. As of October 2026, no mainstream outlet has reported him being in custody; he has been appearing in court on bail in the various cases against him.

Why was the “295” perfume controversial?
The name referenced Section 295 of the Pakistan Penal Code, under which blasphemy is criminalised. Critics, including religious groups, accused him of mocking the blasphemy law. He apologised, said it was meant as a tribute to Sidhu Moose Wala, and discontinued the perfume.

What happened to Rajab Butt inside the Karachi court?
On December 29, 2025, he was physically assaulted by a group of lawyers at Karachi’s City Court during a bail hearing in the 295-A case. His counsel condemned the attack; the incident was widely condemned by journalists and rights activists.

Is Rajab Butt divorced?
Yes. He confirmed on a July 21, 2026 TikTok Live that his divorce from Emaan Fatima is final and rejected reconciliation speculation.

Has Rajab Butt been convicted in the sexual-assault case?
No. The case is at the indictment stage, which has been repeatedly deferred. All accused deny the allegations, and no court has found anyone guilty.

Conclusion

Rajab Butt’s story has shifted from family-vlogging fame to one of Pakistan’s most-watched legal sagas. The “295” perfume scandal may have been discontinued, but its legal shadow — alongside the gambling, sexual-assault and religious-sentiments cases — continues to define his public life in 2026. Whether he rebuilds his career will depend less on vlogs and more on verdicts.

For more on the family behind the headlines, read The Rajab Family: Pakistan’s Most Controversial YouTube Dynasty.

Sources: Dawn, The Current PK, ARY News, UrduPoint, The Nation, Pakistan Today, Dialogue Pakistan, 24NewsHD, Minute Mirror, Metro53.