Authorities have seized millions of rupees from the accounts of popular Pakistani YouTuber Saad ur Rehman, widely known as Ducky Bhai, as part of an investigation into the promotion of illegal online gambling platforms.
According to details released on Wednesday, investigators recovered 600,000 dirhams from his Dubai accounts, Rs150 million from local bank accounts, and Rs325,000 from digital wallets. The amounts have been transferred to the national treasury until further legal proceedings.
Officials of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Authority (NCCIA) confirmed that mobile devices belonging to the accused were also seized, revealing chat logs and payment histories that allegedly prove direct promotion and financial transactions linked to unregistered gambling applications.
Evidence obtained includes WhatsApp messages, financial records, and promotional material from his YouTube channel, which investigators say demonstrate coordinated efforts to market gambling apps through social media.
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The NCCIA spokesperson stated that the seized funds have been frozen and will be presented as evidence in court. Ducky Bhai remains in police custody, while prosecutors have expanded the scope of the inquiry.
Other social media figures, including Iqra Kanwal and Mudassir Hussain, have also been brought under investigation for suspected links to the network.
Legal experts note that the case involves asset tracing, international cooperation to account for Dubai-based funds, and forensic examination of digital wallets. Ducky Bhai faces charges related to promoting illegal gambling platforms and allegedly causing financial harm to users.
Authorities confirmed that once investigations are complete, the case will proceed under anti-money laundering and cybercrime laws, with efforts underway to ensure recovery of unlawful assets.
