LHC allows NCCIA inquiry into Muhammad Rizwan over online betting allegations
The court said the probe can continue and ordered Rizwan to cooperate while barring the agency from harassing him.
- On Monday, the Pakistan Cricket Board denied Mohammad Rizwan permission to speak publicly about an ongoing National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency inquiry, refusing his request twice.
- Rizwan sought authorization to clarify "confusion and speculation" surrounding his seized mobile phone, which authorities confiscated following the Lord's Test against England to investigate alleged information leaks.
- Under Clause 4.1 of his central contract, players require PCB clearance for public statements. Rizwan's lawyer, Qazi Umair Ali, argued the cricketer was questioned without notice after the Test.
- The Lahore High Court dismissed Rizwan's petition on Monday, with Chief Justice Aalia Neelum ruling the NCCIA inquiry regarding alleged electronic fraud could proceed.
- Chief Justice Neelum observed the ICC Anti-Corruption Code does not prevent state authorities from conducting criminal inquiries, noting the investigation remains at an initial stage without determining wrongdoing.
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Pakistan batter Mohammad Rizwan barred from speaking on betting investigation
Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan has been denied permission by the PCB to hold a media conference regarding an ongoing investigation by the National Cyber Crimes Investigation Agency into his alleged involvement with online betting and gambling. Rizwan and teammate Imam-ul-Haq had their phones confiscated and are being questioned.
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Pakistan Live NewsRizwan twice 'denied permission' to speak on ongoing NCCIA inquiry
Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan has twice sought permission from the Pakistan Cricket Board to speak publicly about the ongoing inquiry against him, but was denied on both occasions, sources told Geo News on...
The investigation is ongoing in Pakistan against Rizwan, who was returned in the middle of the Test series on England tour. This investigation is being conducted regarding the allegations of Rizwan's involvement in betting.
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