LAHORE: A formal case has been registered against popular YouTuber Saad-ur-Rehman, better known as Ducky Bhai, under multiple sections of cybercrime and fraud laws. The FIR, registered in Lahore as No. 196/2025, includes sections 13, 14, 25 and 26 of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), along with sections 420 and 294-B of the Pakistan Penal Code.
According to the FIR, Ducky Bhai has been accused of promoting gambling activities by endorsing and advertising different betting applications. Authorities stated that his actions encouraged young people to engage in online gambling. The complaint also mentions that important digital evidence was recovered from his mobile phone, which allegedly confirms his involvement in these activities.
Officials from the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) confirmed that investigations are ongoing and more revelations are expected in the coming days. They added that the YouTuber had been issued repeated summons for questioning but failed to appear before the investigators.
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It may be recalled that Ducky Bhai was arrested yesterday at Lahore Airport when he attempted to travel abroad. His name had already been placed on the Provisional National Identification List (PNIL), which led to his detention at the immigration counter. He was immediately taken into custody by the NCCIA team.
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