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Pakistan cricket leak and gambling probe update

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2026-09-30 14:26 UTC → 2026-10-03 02:53 UTC · added ~~removed~~

The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) in Lahore is conducting an inquiry into Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq regarding alleged leaks of confidential dressing room information and links to online betting and gambling following the team’s Test series against England. The probe includes forensic analysis of mobile phones and scrutiny of financial transactions, social media history, property holdings, and international travel records. In response to the NCCIA inquiry, Mohammad Rizwan has questioned the basis of the investigation and requested full details of the allegations. He has also sought clarity from the International Cricket Council (ICC) Anti-Corruption Unit regarding standard procedures. The Lahore High Court recently dismissed a writ petition filed by Rizwan that challenged the NCCIA’s jurisdiction, with Chief Justice Aalia Neelum ruling that the investigation is neither “without legal basis nor motivated by malice.” However, the court directed authorities to ensure the player does not face unnecessary harassment or inconvenience. Following the seizure of Rizwan’s mobile phone at Lord’s on August 31, the player has formally requested the NCCIA to return the device, which has been in agency custody for approximately four weeks. Rizwan stated he was initially told the phone would be returned within three hours and noted that while he was not legally obligated to hand it over in the UK, he did so to demonstrate his intent to cooperate. ~~Recently, Rizwan has reported that the agency has not yet contacted him to comply with court directions regarding his treatment.~~ He has also ~~received a second notice from~~ requested written clarification regarding the ~~NCCIA, summoning him to~~ nature of the ~~agency’s Lahore office on~~ investigation. On October 2 2, Rizwan appeared at the NCCIA office in Lahore for questioning and a forensic examination of the mobile phone. He spent approximately three and a half hours cooperating with a four-member team of officials. Upon leaving, Rizwan maintained a light-hearted demeanor, making jokes to reporters about being hungry. In response to the ongoing matter, former Pakistan captain Younis Khan has ~~indicated he intends~~ urged the public to ~~seek specific details regarding~~ remain patient and wait for the ~~allegations against him during this appearance.~~ inquiry to conclude before drawing any conclusions.

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