Lahore – The high‑profile case involving YouTuber Ducky Bhai (Saad‑ur‑Rehman) has taken a new turn, with senior cybercrime officials themselves under investigation for alleged corruption.
Alleged Bribery Case Against NCCIA Officials
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has reportedly registered a case against nine individuals, including six NCCIA officers, on allegations of accepting a Rs 9 million bribe from Ducky Bhai’s family.
Those named in the FIR allegedly include Additional Director Sarfaraz Chaudhry, Deputy Director Zawar Ahmed, Assistant Directors Shoaib Riaz and Mujtaba Zafar, along with Deputy Directors Muhammad Usman and Ayaz Khan. Two sub‑inspectors and a civilian frontman were also reportedly involved.
According to investigators, Assistant Director Shoaib Riaz allegedly acted as the main recipient of the bribe, misused his authority, and even transferred over $326,000 from Saad‑ur‑Rehman’s account to his own via Binance. The money was allegedly distributed among officials and intermediaries.
Six of the accused officers were produced before a Lahore court and handed over to the FIA on three‑day physical remand for further questioning.
Alleged Gambling Promotion Case Against Ducky Bhai
Parallel to the bribery probe, Saad‑ur‑Rehman and his family are facing allegations of promoting illegal gambling apps. He was reportedly taken into custody at the airport earlier this year while attempting to travel abroad with his wife, Aroob Jatoi.
After multiple extensions of physical remand, he is currently in jail on judicial custody, with his bail applications allegedly rejected.
On October 20, the NCCIA allegedly submitted a challan in a Lahore court naming Saad, his wife, and his manager Subhan as the main accused. Investigators claim Saad admitted during interrogation to promoting gambling apps through his social media platforms, allegedly earning large sums. Authorities further stated that Rs 210 million was recovered from two of his bank accounts.
The challan also alleges that Aroob Jatoi was involved in the promotional activities. She is currently on interim bail until November 6, while the court has summoned her for the next hearing scheduled on November 3, 2025.
About the NCCIA
The National Cyber Crimes Investigation Authority (NCCIA) was established in May 2024 to replace the FIA’s Cyber Crime Wing. It is responsible for investigating online fraud, scams, and digital offenses. Many of its officers previously served in the FIA.
Current Status
Both cases remain under investigation. On one side, Saad‑ur‑Rehman and his family are allegedly accused of promoting gambling apps and profiting from them. On the other, senior NCCIA officials are facing allegations of corruption and abuse of power in handling the same case.
No allegations have yet been proven in court, and hearings are expected to continue in the coming weeks.