A Lahore court has extended the physical remand of popular YouTuber Ducky Bhai as the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency completes its probe into allegations of promoting illegal gambling applications. The court order keeps him in NCCIA custody until September 5, when he is due to be produced again for further proceedings.
Case Overview
Judicial authorities granted the extension after the NCCIA told the court that investigations were still underway and additional time was needed to examine financial transactions and digital evidence. The extension follows Ducky Bhai (Saad Ur Rehman) arrest at Lahore airport in late August when authorities say he attempted to leave the country, and his name was placed on the Provisional National Identification List.
The move to extend remand is not unusual in complex cybercrime probes, officials said, as agents gather device data, bank records and platform logs that can take time to process. The court instructed the Cyber Crime Agency to finish its inquiries and produce a report when Saad returns to court on September 5.
Allegations in Brief
Prosecutors allege that the accused used his online reach to promote unlicensed gambling apps and may have benefited financially from referrals and in-app transactions. Authorities are probing alleged money transfers abroad and examining whether followers were defrauded through these promotions. Ducky Bhai has denied wrongdoing in public comments, but the legal process remains ongoing
Lahore Court Appearance
Sept 5 is the next scheduled court appearance, when the magistrate will review the NCCIA findings and decide whether further remand is justified or whether formal charges should be framed.
That hearing could determine whether investigators request more custody time, convert remand to formal charges, or allow limited bail or protective measures for evidence preservation.
Legal & Public Reaction
The case has drawn intense public attention because Ducky Bhai is a high-profile content creator. Supporters argue that creators are being targeted for routine promotions, while critics demand accountability for any activity that facilitated financial loss to followers. Regulators and cybercrime units have signaled they will pursue cases involving digital promotions that appear to enable unregulated gambling.
Important Facts
Custody extended by NCCIA until Sept 5.
Accused arrested at Lahore airport; name added to PNIL.
Investigation focuses on promotion of gambling apps and money transfers abroad.
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What to Watch Next
Sept 5 court hearing — Will set the next legal steps: additional remand, formal charges, or interim orders.
NCCIA report — Look for details on the digital audit: platform logs, payment trails, and whether evidence shows intentional deception.
Possible wider probes — Authorities have already summoned other creators linked to similar promotions; this case may widen into more inquiries of influencer marketing practices
Final Thoughts
The extension of Ducky Bhai’s remand until Sept 5 gives investigators more time to complete technical and financial probes. Readers should treat developments as evolving — the Sept 5 hearing will be the next definitive milestone, and updates will follow as courts and the NCCIA release information.
