A sessions court in Lahore has extended the interim bail of Aroob Jatoi, the spouse of YouTuber Saad Ur Rehman aka Ducky Bhai, in the case pertaining to the alleged promotion of online gambling apps.

 

 

As per the details, Additional District and Sessions Judge Dr Sajida Chaudhry on Thursday presided over the case hearing as Jatoi appeared upon the expiry of her bail period.

 

 

After arguments, the court extended her bail till November 6 and instructed police to present a progress report on the investigation during the next hearing.

 

 

The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) had filed a case against Rehman and Jatoi among others, accusing them of promoting gambling applications on social media for significant monetary compensation.

 

 

Officials labeled the case as part of an ongoing effort to combat unauthorised online betting promotions in Pakistan as various influencers allegedly endorsed such platforms, inflicting financial harm on citizens.

 

 

During the hearing, the court told investigators to submit a comprehensive report by the next date and directed the plaintiff to ensure legal representation during the proceedings.

 

 

Meanwhile, Ducky Bhai continues to be held in jail on judicial remand after both a magistrate and a sessions court rejected his post-arrest bail applications. 

 

 

The prosecution previously informed the court that the defendant had promoted a prohibited gambling app on social media and served as its brand ambassador. It asserted that evidence of money laundering had emerged during the investigation and that the accused were unable to explain the origin of the funds obtained through such activities.

 

 

The defence attorney, on the other hand, asserts that no direct complainant or eyewitness has appeared in the case. He noted that no gambling app or incriminating evidence was found in the possession of the accused and argued that the sections of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) cited in the case had been incorrectly applied.