Lahore, Pakistan – December 9, 2025
What began as a routine immigration stop for popular YouTuber Saad Ur Rehman (better known as Ducky Bhai) has spiralled into one of Pakistan’s biggest cybercrime corruption scandals of the year. After spending nearly 100 days in custody, Ducky Bhai dropped a 56-minute tell-all video on December 7, 2025, accusing senior officials of the National Cyber Crimes Investigation Agency (NCCIA – FIA) of physical torture, verbal abuse, and extorting crores of rupees from him and his family. Within days, the FIA’s Anti-Corruption Circle recovered approximately Rs 4.25 crore from the accused officers and arrested six of them. The scandal continues to send shockwaves across social media and newsrooms alike.
Who is Ducky Bhai and Why Was He Arrested?
Saad Ur Rehman, 28, runs the YouTube channel “Ducky Bhai” with over 9 million subscribers (as of December 2025). Known for roasts, gaming, and lifestyle vlogs, he is one of Pakistan’s top digital creators.
On 16 August 2025, while departing for Malaysia from Allama Iqbal International Airport, Lahore, immigration officials stopped him over an active FIR registered by the FIA Cybercrime Wing. The complaint accused him of promoting unlicensed online betting and gambling applications in old videos — a charge he says was already resolved years ago.
Timeline of the Entire Scandal
| Date | Key Event | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug 2025 | Ducky Bhai detained at Lahore airport; handed over to NCCIA Lahore | Dawn, Geo News |
| Aug–Sep 2025 | Alleged physical torture, slaps, abuse by Addl. Director Sarfraz Chaudhry & AD Shoaib Riaz | Ducky Bhai Video (YouTube) |
| Late Aug 2025 | Family forced to pay Rs 60 lakh cash bribe + $326,000 (≈ Rs 9 crore) in crypto | FIR by Aroob Jatoi |
| Sep 2025 | Addl. Director Sarfraz Chaudhry suspended | FIA Notification |
| 28 Oct 2025 | Six NCCIA officers arrested by FIA Anti-Corruption Circle | The News International |
| 06 Nov 2025 | Seven more NCCIA officials tender resignations | Pakistan Today, Express Tribune |
| 06 Nov 2025 | FIA recovers Rs 4.25 crore from accused officers during raids | FIA Court Submission |
| 25 Nov 2025 | Lahore High Court grants bail to Ducky Bhai | LHC Order Sheet |
| 07 Dec 2025 | Ducky Bhai uploads 56-minute exposé video (currently 15M+ views) | YouTube Official |
| 08–09 Dec 2025 | Social media erupts; #JusticeForDucky trends nationwide | X (Twitter) Trends |
What Exactly Did Ducky Bhai Alleges?
Ducky Bhai made the following serious claims:
- Physical Torture
- Slapped multiple times by Additional Director Sarfraz Chaudhry
- Kicked and verbally abused in front of junior staff
- Officers showed him a video call of his toddler son to break him psychologically
- Massive Extortion
- Initial demand: Rs 70–80 million
- Settled at Rs 60 lakh cash (paid via middlemen) + forced liquidation of his Binance portfolio
- Investigating Officer Shoaib Riaz allegedly made him transfer $326,000 to a personal wallet
- Misuse of Recovered Assets
- The same crypto amount was later shown by FIA as “recovered gambling proceeds” from Ducky himself — a claim he calls completely fabricated.
His wife, fellow YouTuber Aroob Jatoi, filed a separate FIR naming nine officers for extortion, criminal intimidation, and misuse of authority.
The Recovery of Rs 4.25 Crore – Official Confirmation
On November 6, 2025, the FIA Anti-Corruption Establishment submitted a progress report to the special judge central, stating:
“During investigation and raids, an amount of Rs. 42,500,000 (4.25 crore) has so far been recovered from the accused public servants which was allegedly received as illegal gratification from the complainant’s family.”
— FIA Anti-Corruption Circle, Lahore (Court Document, Nov 2025)
Multiple mainstream outlets confirmed the exact figure:
- The Nation: “FIA recovers over Rs 4.25 crore in Ducky Bhai extortion case”
- ARY News: “Rs 42.5 million recovered from corrupt FIA officials”
- Samaa TV: “Corruption case: Rs 4.25 crore seized from accused officers”
Current Status of Accused Officers
| Officer Name | Designation | Current Status |
|---|---|---|
| Sarfraz Chaudhry | Additional Director | Suspended → Arrested |
| Shoaib Riaz | Assistant Director | Arrested (main investigating officer) |
| Ali Raza | Sub-Inspector | Arrested |
| Zawar Hussain | In-charge Complaint Cell | Arrested |
| Yasir Gujjar | Constable | Arrested |
| Mujtaba Kamran | Constable | Arrested |
| 7 others | Various ranks | Tendered resignations (Nov 2025) |
Public & Social Media Reaction
The hashtag #JusticeForDucky trended at No. 1 in Pakistan for 48 hours straight after the video dropped. Thousands of X (Twitter) posts celebrated the recoveries:
- “Aftershocks of Ducky Bhai’s video continue — Rs 4.25 crore recovered and 6 officers behind bars!” – @Shine_Pak (140K+ impressions)
- “This is what happens when you mess with someone who has 9 million followers.” – Viral meme pages
Ducky Bhai’s Message After Release
In the closing minutes of his video, an emotional Ducky said:
“I thank Allah, my fans, the Army Chief, and MI officials who helped my family. I will never leave Pakistan. From now on, only positive and educational content — no more controversies.”
What Happens Next?
- The case is sub-judice before the Special Judge Central, Lahore.
- FIA has vowed to complete the challan (charge sheet) within weeks.
- Legal experts believe convictions, if proven, could carry 7–14 years imprisonment under the Prevention of Corruption Act and PPC sections.
This scandal has once again put the spotlight on accountability within Pakistan’s law-enforcement agencies — and proved that in 2025, a single viral video can sometimes be more powerful than years of complaints.
Stay tuned for updates.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What exactly happened to Ducky Bhai and why was he arrested in the first place?
Saad Ur Rehman, popularly known as Ducky Bhai, was detained on 16 August 2025 at Lahore airport while trying to travel to Malaysia. The arrest was based on an old FIR filed by the FIA Cybercrime Wing accusing him of promoting unlicensed online betting and gambling apps in some of his previous YouTube videos. Ducky has always maintained that the matter was already settled years ago and that the real motive behind keeping him in custody for nearly 100 days was extortion rather than any genuine cybercrime investigation.
How much money was extorted from Ducky Bhai and his family?
According to Ducky Bhai and the FIR filed by his wife Aroob Jatoi, the officers initially demanded Rs 70–80 million. The family eventually paid Rs 60 lakh in cash through middlemen and was forced to liquidate Ducky’s cryptocurrency holdings worth approximately $326,000 (around Rs 9 crore at the time), which was transferred to a personal wallet belonging to Assistant Director Shoaib Riaz. A portion of the extorted money—exactly Rs 4.25 crore—was later recovered by the FIA Anti-Corruption Circle from the accused officers.
Has the recovered Rs 4.25 crore been returned to Ducky Bhai yet?
As of December 2025, the Rs 4.25 crore recovered during raids on the accused officers is still in the custody of the FIA Anti-Corruption Establishment as part of the ongoing investigation and court proceedings. It has been declared as “illegal gratification” in official court documents, but no public information confirms that the amount has been handed back to Ducky Bhai or his family. The final decision on returning the money will likely be made once the trial concludes.
What is the current status of the officers involved?
Six NCCIA (FIA) officials, including Additional Director Sarfraz Chaudhry and Assistant Director Shoaib Riaz, were arrested in late October 2025 and remain in custody on judicial remand. Seven other officers from the same wing tendered their resignations in November 2025 amid the widening probe. The case is being investigated by the FIA’s own Anti-Corruption Circle, and a challan (charge sheet) is expected to be submitted to the special court soon.
Will Ducky Bhai face any charges for promoting gambling apps now?
After spending almost 100 days in jail, Ducky Bhai was granted bail by the Lahore High Court on 25 November 2025, and no further physical remand or charges have been pressed against him in the original gambling-promotion case since then. Following the massive corruption scandal and the arrest of the investigating officers themselves, legal experts believe the original cybercrime case against him has effectively lost credibility and is unlikely to proceed to trial.
