Lahore court dismisses Mohammad Rizwan’s petition against NCCIA notices
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday dismissed Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan’s petition challenging notices issued to him by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA). LHC Chief Justice Aalia Neelum heard the petition, with Rizwan represented by lawyer Qazi Umair Ali. Ali argued that the allegations against Rizwan were false and baseless, claiming the cricketer was…
The Lahore High Court dismissed Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Rizwan's petition against notices issued by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) on Thursday. Represented by lawyer Qazi Umair Ali, Rizwan argued that the allegations against him were false and baseless, claiming he was called to a hotel lobby after the Lord's Test and questioned without serving a formal notice.
He also stated that his mobile phone was taken into custody, though it had not been returned, which he claimed demonstrated the agency's bad faith. Ali further argued that the International Cricket Council's Anti-Corruption Unit would be the appropriate forum for dealing with corruption allegations involving cricketers, noting that no matter concerning Rizwan had been referred to the ICC's anti-corruption body.
When asked why he was before the court now, after being summoned by the NCCIA on September 10, Justice Neelum, presiding over the hearing, expressed displeasure and directed Rizwan's lawyer to approach the agency, explain his position, and respond to the notices.
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