Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Rizwan’s five-page questionnaire issued by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has surfaced, showing details of information requested during an ongoing inquiry related to alleged online betting and gambling in Pakistan cricket.
The questionnaire was presented before the Lahore High Court during the hearing of Rizwan’s petition against notices issued by the agency. The NCCIA Assistant Attorney General submitted the document before the court.
The Lahore High Court later dismissed Rizwan’s petition and directed him to respond to the agency’s notice as part of the inquiry process.
According to the questionnaire, the NCCIA has requested details of Rizwan’s social media accounts used over the past 10 years. The agency has also sought information about his online activities and digital presence.
Financial and Travel Details Requested
The questionnaire includes several questions related to Rizwan’s financial records. The agency has asked for details of his income sources from the past five years.
These details include salary, rental income, bank accounts, and profits earned from available funds. Information about household expenses and educational costs has also been requested.
The document also seeks details about properties purchased or sold during the previous five years. It includes questions about inherited property, international travel, domestic trips, and related expenses.
The NCCIA has also asked about any loans obtained from individuals during the same period.
Court Proceedings and Rizwan’s Response
The agency stated that the inquiry is related to alleged online betting and gambling activities connected with Pakistan cricket. The notice requested Rizwan’s statement as part of the investigation.
The notice also mentioned that failure to appear before the agency could be considered a lack of response from the concerned individual.
Rizwan had challenged the proceedings in the Lahore High Court. His legal team questioned the jurisdiction of the NCCIA and argued that the notice did not mention any specific allegation against the cricketer.
His lawyer also raised concerns regarding the handling of Rizwan’s mobile phone. The legal team argued that cricket-related corruption matters fall under the jurisdiction of the ICC Anti-Corruption Unit.
The court, however, directed Rizwan to respond to the agency’s notice and did not proceed with the petition at this stage.
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The inquiry is currently ongoing. The issuance of a questionnaire or an investigation by the NCCIA does not by itself prove that any offence has been committed. Further developments will depend on the findings of the investigation and legal proceedings.
