Key Takeaways
- Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan’s mobile phone remains with the NCCIA.
- Rizwan was questioned for nearly two hours at the NCCIA’s Lahore office.
- He has requested prompt completion of the forensic examination and return of the device.
Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan’s mobile phone remains with the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) following a brief questioning session at its Lahore office.
Sources indicate that Rizwan waited nearly two hours before the questioning began, with the atmosphere described as cordial.
The questions focused mainly on his phone use, and officials informed him that the device had been sent for forensic examination.
Rizwan has sought clarification regarding the allegations, noting that the first notice mentioned online betting and gambling, while court proceedings referred to an electronic fraud provision under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016.
He has maintained that he received no seizure receipt, warrant, custody record, or written explanation for the continued retention of his phone.
Rizwan requested prompt completion of the forensic examination and return of the device, while pledging cooperation with any lawful investigation.
The second summons reportedly concerned alleged dressing-room leaks during the England series and required his attendance at 3pm on October 2.
He was warned that nonappearance would be treated as having nothing to present in his defense.
In his third letter confirming his October 2 appearance, Rizwan sought further clarification about the provisions that applied and whether the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), ICC Anti-Corruption Unit, or another cricketing body had been contacted.
