A prominent case has been filed against renowned Pakistani YouTuber Saqib-ur-Rehman, also known as Ducky Bhai, for allegations of money laundering via illegal online gambling applications, as reported by 24NewsHD TV channel on Sunday.
The individual was detained at Allama Iqbal International Airport last night while reportedly trying to escape abroad. Authorities indicated that his mobile phone data and questionable WhatsApp contacts were confiscated during the inquiry.
As per the National Cyber Crime Agency (NCCA), the YouTuber is charged with endorsing gambling applications like 1xBet and Binomo through his YouTube channel and various social media outlets.
Officials assert that these endorsements enticed the public into unlawful gambling and deceptive investment schemes, resulting in losses to the national treasury amounting to millions of rupees.
The FIR indicates that Ducky Bhai was actively deceiving citizens through social media marketing campaigns. Evidence of illicit payments and app endorsements has been retrieved.
A specialized investigation team, including Assistant Director Shoaib Riaz, Sub-Inspector Yasir Ramzan, and Head Constable Tahir, has been established to investigate the matter.
The NCCA has also requested a comprehensive record of the YouTuber’s assets and financial dealings, noting that further inquiries are in progress.
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