NCCIA Launches Money Laundering Probe Against YouTuber Ducky Bhai, Summons Other Influencers

Lahore:The **National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA)** has formally initiated a **money laundering inquiry** against popular YouTuber **Saad ur Rehman**, widely known as *Ducky Bhai*. The agency has also summoned several other social media influencers accused of involvement in **online gambling and fraudulent investment apps**.

According to official notices issued by NCCIA, those summoned to appear before the **Lahore Zone office** include **Iqra Kanwal, Muhammad Anas Ali, Muhammad Hasnain Shah, and Mudassar Hassan**. They face allegations of luring the public—particularly youth—into **illegal online trading and gambling schemes**, and of defrauding citizens through **unregistered and unlicensed apps**.

The accused have been directed to appear on **September 2** to record their statements. The notices warn that failure to appear will be considered as having no defense.

This action follows a recent **Finance Ministry notification (August 26)**, granting NCCIA powers under the **Anti-Money Laundering Act 2010** to investigate and prosecute such crimes. The amendment also brings **online fraud, illegal digital investments, and disinformation** within the scope of the law.

Ducky Bhai was recently **arrested and presented in court**, where he was handed over to NCCIA on physical remand. The new inquiry marks the **largest-ever money laundering investigation** against a social media influencer in Pakistan.

NCCIA stated it has already gathered substantial evidence and vowed that **all individuals involved in online gambling, forex scams, and fraudulent apps will be brought to justice**.