Ducky Bhai, a Pakistani YouTuber, is on extended remand in connection with a gambling app investigation

Pakistan.- A judicial magistrate in Lahore has extended the remand of YouTuber Saad ur Rehman, known as Ducky Bhai, for an additional three days, as the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) continues its probe into his alleged promotion of illegal online gambling apps. The decision follows the completion of a two-day remand. The FIA requested more time to recover evidence and finalise interrogations.

Rehman was arrested on August 17 at Allama Iqbal International Airport and faces charges under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) and the Pakistan Penal Code, including electronic fraud, forgery, and promoting unlicensed gambling platforms. Authorities claim the 27-year-old used his YouTube channel, which has 8 million followers, to advertise unregulated apps.

The FIA has summoned other influencers, including Iqra Kanwal, Muhammad Anas Ali, and Nadeem Mubarak, for questioning over similar allegations. Investigators are examining whether content creators knowingly endorsed fraudulent platforms or neglected due diligence.

A senior FIA official indicated the probe could expand, stating, “This is about more than advertising; it’s about accountability for enabling financial scams.” If intent to defraud is proven, influencers could face fines, content bans, or imprisonment. Some creators claim they were misled by third-party agencies offering promotional deals. Rehman is due in court on September 8.

Ducky Bhai, the 27-year-old Pakistani YouTuber, was arrested on August 17 at Allama Iqbal International Airport by the FIA in connection with a gambling app investigation. Facing charges under PECA and the Pakistan Penal Code, he is accused of electronic fraud, forgery, and promoting unlicensed gambling platforms through his YouTube channel with 8 million followers. The investigation has expanded to other influencers like Iqra Kanwal, Muhammad Anas Ali, and Nadeem Mubarak, who have been summoned for questioning on similar allegations. If proven, influencers found complicit in promoting financial scams could face fines, bans, or imprisonment.