YouTuber Ducky Bhai Granted Bail
YouTuber Saadur Rehman, known as Ducky Bhai, was granted bail by the Lahore High Court concerning his involvement in promoting illegal gambling applications. Justice Shehram Sarwar Chaudhary set the bail at Rs1 million, allowing Rehman’s release after his arrest on August 17 at Lahore airport, SindhNews.com reported.
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) arrested the YouTuber. The case, filed on August 17 under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, 2016 and the Pakistan Penal Code, accused Rehman of promoting several gambling applications, including Binomo and 1xBet.
The Legal Battle for the YouTuber
The FIR stated that the public suffered financial losses due to investments in these applications, promoted by social media influencers for monetary gain. Rehman had previously applied for bail in lower courts, but those requests were denied. The court issued notices to the NCCIA, and Rehman argued that no prior notice was given before his arrest.
The Aftermath and Ongoing Developments
In late October, nine NCCIA officers were booked for alleged misconduct, including extortion and accepting bribes. The case highlights the crackdown on online gambling and the issues surrounding the promotion of such applications by social media personalities, reported SindhNews.com.
Conclusion
Ducky Bhai’s bail marks a significant point in the legal battle surrounding the promotion of gambling apps by social media influencers. The case reveals wider concerns about online gambling, financial exploitation, and the ethical responsibilities of digital content creators.