The bail application of popular YouTuber Saad-ur-Rehman -  widely known as Ducky Bhai - was heard in the Sessions Court on Thursday, where the judge reserved the decision after hearing arguments from both parties.The case stems from allegations of promoting illegal online gambling apps. Additional Sessions Judge heard the bail application, where Ducky Bhai’s lawyer completed his arguments. The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) lawyer also presented his stance before the court.

Following the exchange, the judge reserved the decision, which will be announced later.Authorities detained Ducky Bhai on August 17 at Lahore airport as he attempted to travel abroad. His name was already placed on the Provisional National Identification List (PNIL), preventing him from leaving the country. The court initially handed him over to the NCCIA on a two-day physical remand and directed investigators to submit a report at the next hearing. 

The NCCIA registered an FIR against the YouTuber after allegedly recovering evidence of illegal payments linked to gambling apps. According to the agency, Ducky Bhai promoted applications such as Binomo and was involved in money laundering activities. Officials claimed that a mobile phone recovered from him contained suspicious WhatsApp numbers and data pointing to unlawful transactions. They further alleged that he misled the public through social media promotions and attempted to flee abroad when apprehended.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)