Background
Pakistani YouTuber Saad ur Rehman, popularly known as Ducky Bhai, has accused officials of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Authority (NCCIA) of misconduct following his release on bail. He was arrested in August at Lahore Airport while traveling to Malaysia with his wife, Aroob Jatoi, and remained in custody for nearly three months before being granted bail by the Lahore High Court on November 26.
The case against him, his wife, and several others involves allegations of promoting illegal online gambling applications and encouraging citizens to invest in them.
Allegations After Release
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Saad claimed that NCCIA officers subjected him to physical abuse and demanded bribes worth tens of millions of rupees. He alleged that despite cooperating fully during interrogation, he was beaten and pressured to “make a deal” to have the case dropped.
According to Saad, officers demanded between 70–80 million rupees in bribes, threatening to implicate his wife if he refused. He further alleged that during custody, one officer slapped him repeatedly after he explained he could not afford such payments due to recent personal expenses.
Cryptocurrency Claims
Saad also claimed that his digital wallet containing Bitcoin and Ethereum worth around 90 million rupees was forcibly transferred into the personal accounts of investigating officers. When he refused to pay bribes, he alleged the funds were later shown as “official recovery” and he was again subjected to violence.
NCCIA Response
In a brief statement to international media, an NCCIA spokesperson said corruption is the act of individuals, not institutions, and emphasized that the authority maintains a strict zero‑tolerance policy against misconduct.
Wider Context
The controversy has sparked debate online, with Saad’s supporters demanding accountability and transparency in cybercrime investigations. Legal experts note that if proven, the allegations could raise serious questions about oversight and integrity within Pakistan’s cybercrime enforcement framework.