MINEOLA, NY — Local officials and community leaders are raising alarms over a coordinated online smear campaign utilizing fraudulent social media accounts to divide the Muslim and Pakistani-American communities in Nassau County.
The targeted campaign centers around an Instagram account operating under the pseudonym “Muslim Audits.” Featuring a profile image of an unidentified woman wearing a hijab, the account presents itself as a grassroots representative of local Muslim interests. However, we confirm the account is a ghost handle operated by anonymous actors attempting to spread disinformation, foster division, and intimidate voters ahead of local political engagements.
Smear Attack Targets Nassau Executive & Advisory Team
The anonymous network has launched direct online attacks against Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and key figures within his administration and advisory team, including:
Chaudhry Akram (Advisor to the County Executive)
Shahryar (Sheryar) Ali (Attorney and Community Leader)
Own Naqvi (Executive Director Office of Asian American Affairs Nassau County NY )
Mohsin Shah( Businessman)
Dr. Ijaz Ahmed (Community Activist)
Asim Malik ( ICLI Board Member and Community Activist)
In recent posts, the ghost account posted inflammatory graphics featuring slogans such as “Do not vote for Sheryar Ali – anyone who stays silent while Gaza burns is complicit” and falsely accused local leaders of collaborating in foreign conflicts. The account urges residents to boycott, isolate, and vote against Blakeman’s administration and his team by weaponizing geopolitical grief over the crisis in Palestine and Gaza.
Community Leaders Reject Narrative, Point to Strong Partnerships
Local Muslim and Pakistani-American community members have rejected the ghost account’s claims, pointing out that Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has maintained a supportive relationship with Muslim residents throughout his tenure.
Key facts highlight the ongoing collaboration between county leadership and local Muslim organizations:
Mosque Visits & Religious Protections: County Executive Blakeman has personally visited mosques across Nassau County, emphasizing religious freedom, security, and equal protection for Islamic institutions and schools.
Dedicated Space for Cultural & Religious Events: The county administration has consistently provided venue space for large-scale religious gatherings, Eid celebrations, and Pakistani-American cultural festivals.
Support for Business and Civil Society: Pakistani-American business owners and Muslim entrepreneurs express confidence operating in Nassau County, citing a collaborative environment and open doors within county leadership.
Direct Community Representation: Through appointments such as Director of Community Affairs Own Naqvi and advisors Chaudhry Akram and Shahryar Ali, the administration has maintained direct ties with South Asian and Muslim constituent groups.
Online Disinformation and Hate Speech Concerns
Community leaders caution residents against falling for cyber-manipulation designed to divide neighbors along ethnic and religious lines. The use of fake accounts—often claiming token identity credentials like wearing a hijab is a documented tactic used to gain unearned credibility while hiding behind digital anonymity.
Law enforcement and digital forensics experts advise social media users to report imposter handles, verify sources before sharing posts, and rely on established community organizations rather than anonymous accounts attempting to incite division.
The renowned respectable Community Organization “Halal Guide “ owned by Raza Dastgir is also targeted by Muslim Audit.
Its look like a conspiracy against Muslim Community .
The Attorney Shaharyar Ali is highly professional who served the Community.
His father Ch Akram is a humble man spent his days and nights for the service of local community . He also united different ethnic communities .
Mohsin Shah is a successful businessman who brought business culture into community .
The Community requested the local law enforcement to take this matter into task and take culprits into account . Asim Malik and Own Naqvi earned respect due to their hard work and service to our community .
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