$326,420 Crypto Recovered From YouTubucky Ducky Bhai Arrested for Gambling Promotion: Apologizes to Nation
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has intensified its investigation against popular Pakistani YouTuber Saad-ur-Rehman, popularly known as Ducky Bhai (pictured below). Authorities say they have recovered 326,420 USDT (Tether) from his Binance cryptocurrency wallet.
The sensational case has generated considerable interest across the globe, including among Gambling911 readers.
Bhai, who resides in Lahore, Pakistan, is under investigation for the promotion of gambling apps, including the popular brand bet365. He has over a million followers.
Bhai was arrested August 17 at the Lahore airport and presented before a judicial magistrate, who had first granted a two-day physical remand. He is currently in the custody of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA). He had been held through this past weekend.
Most forms of gambling are illegal in Pakistan under the Prevention of Gambling Act of 1977 with the exception of government prize bonds and some regulated horse races. While online gambling is prohibited, many Pakistanis still access sites through VPNs.
Bhai has since apologized for his past "mistakes".
“During my roasting days, I made inappropriate videos and I want to apologise to the entire Pakistani nation for that,” he said.
He also explained how he promoted gambling apps without verifying their legality. “Some applications came for promotion and I endorsed them without checking because they were also being shown during PSL matches. I did not realise whether these apps were allowed in Pakistan or not,” he added.
- Nagesh Rath, Gambling911.com
