Lahore High Court grants bail to YouTuber Ducky Bhai
Saadur Rehman – better known as Ducky Bhai – won a major reprieve on Monday, when the Lahore High Court granted him bail in the ongoing illegal gambling-app promotion case, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
Justice Shehram Sarwar Chaudhary ordered his release on a Rs 1 million surety bond.
Rehman has been held since his August 17 arrest at Lahore’s Allama Iqbal International Airport by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), where he was detained while trying to leave Pakistan after his name surfaced on a watchlist.
He was accused of promoting illegal online gambling apps on social media. The NCCIA registered a case under multiple sections of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (electronic forgery, fraud, spamming, spoofing) and the Pakistan Penal Code (notably sections 294-B and 420)
Authorities say Rehman endorsed platforms like Binomo, 1xBet, Bet365 and B9 Game to his followers. The FIR lists 27 YouTube video links in which he allegedly promoted these apps, although many links were later removed.
Officials claimed he even acted as a country manager for one app, and personally profited from the scheme. The case also stems from a mid-June tip-off that several influencers were pushing unlawful betting apps to earn kickbacks.
According to investigators, thousands of ordinary Pakistanis lost their hard-earned money after investing in these fraud-plagued apps. The promotion blitz reportedly enticed many into betting schemes that never paid out returns.
Rehman’s wife, Aroob Jatoi, was also accused of promoting the illegal app, but she and other social-media stars denied any such wrongdoing.
Earlier in 2025, he faced a separate motorway-driving case and even received protective bail from the LHC over a reckless-driving charge.
Over the years, Rehman cultivated a huge social media following (YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, etc.), which he monetised through ads and brand deals.
Though he occasionally courted controversy – debates with other influencers and comments that sparked outrage – he remained a well-known figure in youth culture.
This saga sent ripples through Pakistan’s digital community. Observers point out that with millions of citizens relying on social-media personalities for advice or investment tips, the Ducky Bhai case highlights how thin the lines can be between entertainment and fraud.
In fact, analysts say the scandal calls for “the urgent need for clear guidelines on influencer marketing and advertising ethics” in Pakistan.