Ducky Bhai’s Arrest: YouTuber Faces Money Laundering Allegations Linked to Gambling Apps
ISLAMABAD – News of YouTuber Ducky Bhai’s sudden arrest has jolted his fan base, and now the reasons behind the move are beginning to surface. Investigators claim the online star is tied to money laundering through shady gambling applications operating illegally in Pakistan.
Officials from the National Cyber Crime Agency (NCCA) say he promoted betting platforms like 1xBet and Binomo on his channel and social accounts, pushing followers toward schemes that authorities describe as “fraudulent and damaging.” According to the FIR, such promotions not only misled thousands of people but also inflicted losses running into millions of rupees.
Sources told reporters the influencer was stopped at Lahore’s Allama Iqbal International Airport around midnight as he attempted to leave the country. His phone was seized on the spot, and investigators say they found WhatsApp groups and contacts considered “highly suspicious.”
The case doesn’t come out of nowhere. Ducky, whose flashy videos regularly attract millions of views, has faced police action in the past and managed to secure bail in separate matters. This time, however, the probe appears far more serious.
A team led by Assistant Director Shoaib Riaz, Sub-Inspector Yasir Ramzan, and Head Constable Tahir is now combing through his assets and bank records. Officials say the investigation is still in its early stages, and more revelations could follow.
The arrest has also thrown fresh light on his recent spending habits. Just weeks ago, Ducky proudly shared clips of his newly purchased Rs100 million home, a tour that quickly went viral among fans. Now, investigators are asking whether that property and other assets may be linked to the alleged laundering network.
For now, the YouTuber remains in custody as authorities press ahead with the inquiry.
Published in Daily Pak, August 17th, 2025