Mohammad Rizwan, facing an ongoing investigation, has been instructed to appear before the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) on 2nd October. The agency has reached out to the Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter, requesting his cooperation, particularly concerning a mobile phone seized from him in London last month.
The inquiry pertains to a potential violation of the Pakistan Electronic Crimes Act (2016). However, specific allegations against Rizwan have yet to be clarified. Rizwan intends to comply with the NCCIA’s request, yet will write to them beforehand, urging transparency regarding any charges he might face.
This follows Rizwan’s recent legal correspondence with the NCCIA, nearly two weeks after the Lahore High Court rejected his petition challenging the agency’s jurisdiction. The court has instructed Rizwan to cooperate, while also ensuring he isn’t subjected to “harassment or unnecessary inconvenience.” It furthermore permitted Rizwan to pursue legal action for recovering possessions, mainly his mobile phone, still not returned.
In his latest letter, Rizwan emphasised the NCCIA’s non-compliance with the court’s directives. He demanded the return of his mobile, which he was assured would be given back three hours after its confiscation on 31st August. Rizwan also criticised the lack of communication from the NCCIA, requesting that all interactions proceed through legal channels.
Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq came under scrutiny following Pakistan’s loss in the second Test against England, prompting immediate recall for both players. While Imam completed the agency’s questionnaire, Rizwan has opted for legal advice as the investigation unfolds.
