The Lahore High Court (LHC) has granted bail to three accused in a bribery case linked to the wife of YouTuber Saad-ur-Rehman, popularly known as Ducky Bhai.
Justice Abhar Gul Khan approved the bail applications of Sarfaraz Chaudhry, former additional director of NCCIA, Shoaib Riaz, and Salman Aziz. The court ordered their release against surety bonds of Rs100,000 each.
The LHC issued a six-page written verdict highlighting gaps in the available evidence. The court emphasized that key allegations will be decided during trial. Charges related to money transfers and financial transactions require further examination before any conclusions can be drawn.
According to the verdict, the plaintiff claimed that Sarfaraz Chaudhry received Rs500,000 as a bribe. However, the court noted that the evidence did not show that the accused directly received money from the complainant. Additionally, the prosecution did not present any victim against the accused.
The case record also mentioned alleged bribes from call centers. The verdict referenced $326,420 recovered from Ducky Bhai’s digital account, clarifying that this amount relates to a separate property matter and is not part of the bribery allegations.
The LHC further stated that claims made by the investigation officer regarding money transfers into personal accounts will be examined during the trial. These allegations remain unproven and are part of ongoing proceedings.
After reviewing the arguments and evidence, the LHC approved bail for all three accused. The trial will continue, where all pending allegations and supporting evidence will be thoroughly examined.
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The verdict reflects the court’s focus on ensuring due process while allowing the accused temporary relief. Citizens and legal observers are closely following the case as it progresses in the LHC.
