The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested six officials of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) over serious bribery allegations linked to the case of popular YouTuber Ducky Bhai.
According to details, the FIA presented the six detained officials before a local court in Lahore on Tuesday. The officers are accused of receiving Rs9 million in bribes from Ducky Bhai’s wife in exchange for allegedly manipulating an ongoing cybercrime investigation.
Sources within the FIA confirmed that an internal inquiry had been underway after reports surfaced suggesting that certain NCCIA officers had accepted money to influence the outcome of the case. Preliminary findings led to their immediate arrest and formal court proceedings.
The FIA spokesperson stated that all six officials would remain in custody while investigations continue. Authorities have also assured that strict disciplinary action will be taken if the allegations are proven true.
This latest incident has raised concerns about corruption within key cybercrime institutions, especially as Pakistan continues to expand its digital monitoring and enforcement systems. Experts warn that such cases undermine public confidence in agencies responsible for ensuring online safety and transparency.
The Ducky Bhai case, which initially involved a separate cybercrime dispute, has now taken a dramatic turn with the inclusion of these bribery charges. Social media users have expressed frustration over the misuse of authority by government officials meant to uphold justice in the digital
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The FIA emphasized that accountability will remain a top priority, vowing to maintain integrity in ongoing and future investigations under the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency.
