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Mohammad Rizwan Faces Gambling Investigation, Petition Quashed by Lahore Court

Rizwan says the agency gave no specific allegation as investigators review phones and financial transactions in an ongoing inquiry, sources told Geo News.

  • Chief Justice Aalia Neelum of the Lahore High Court is scheduled to hear cricketer Mohammad Rizwan's petition today, challenging a summons from the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency .
  • Earlier this month, Rizwan and Pakistan Test opener Imam-ul-Haq appeared before the NCCIA regarding an inquiry into online betting, though Rizwan questioned the lack of specific allegations provided by investigators.
  • Sources told Geo News the investigation examines financial dealings and information allegedly leaked from the Pakistan dressing room during the Test series against England, following recent team changes.
  • Forensic examination of mobile phones is underway after the Pakistan Cricket Board handed over the devices to relevant authorities, though no final findings have been officially announced.
  • While the agency continues its forensic scrutiny of digital information and contacts, Rizwan's petition seeks to halt NCCIA actions until a court issues a final decision on the probe.
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Geo News broke the news in Karachi, Pakistan on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
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