Authorities detained popular YouTuber Saad ur Rehman, widely known as Ducky Bhai, at Lahore airport, officials confirmed Sunday.
A local court in Lahore handed over YouTuber Ducky Bhai to the National Cyber Crime Agency on a two-day physical remand and sought the investigation report at the next hearing.
According to sources, the National Crime Investigation Agency arrested Rehman on allegations of promoting online gambling.
Investigators said the YouTuber was attempting to travel abroad when he was stopped at the airport.
His name had already been placed on the Provisional National Identification List (PNIL), preventing his departure.
Rehman, one of Pakistan’s most followed content creators, is expected to face further questioning regarding the allegations, officials said.
The content creator had previously been taken into custody along with his wife Aroob Jatoi, in 2024 in Lahore’s Model Town after displaying firearms on social media.
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Earlier in April this year, the Motorway Police also registered two separate cases against him for performing dangerous stunts and overspeeding while driving.
Cyber Crime Agency registers FIR against YouTuber Ducky Bhai
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has registered a case against YouTuber Saad ur Rehman, popularly known as Ducky Bhai, after recovering evidence of illegal payments.
According to the NCCIA, an inquiry into his assets has been launched and relevant records have been sought. The agency said the accused is involved in money laundering through illegal online gambling applications.
Suspicious WhatsApp numbers
Officials added that a modern mobile phone was recovered from him containing suspicious WhatsApp numbers and data, along with evidence of unlawful payments and promotions for Binomo.
The agency further alleged that Ducky Bhai had been misleading the public through social media platforms and was attempting to flee abroad at the time of his arrest.
