Mohammad Rizwan Appears Before NCCIA For Mobile Phone Forensic Analysis In Betting & Gambling Probe

Mohammad Rizwan faced the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) on Friday for the examination of his mobile phone, which was taken during Pakistan's Test tour of England last month. The mobile phone belonged to the Pakistan wicket-keeper batsman and was seized amid allegations of online betting, gambling, and leaking confidential team information from the dressing room. The Pakistan cricket team had suffered a 3-0 defeat in the three-match Test series against England.

Rizwan was among the players who were sent back to Pakistan midway through the series. The NCCIA issued him a notice under Section 160 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, requesting his cooperation. A team of four investigators, including a deputy director and three inspectors, is set to question him regarding the alleged misconduct.

Rizwan, however, chose not to comment on the ongoing inquiry and directed reporters to the NCCIA. He had previously requested written details of the investigation and the return of his mobile phone. The device was allegedly taken from him on August 31 during the Test tour of England. Rizwan claimed to have shared the phone's password and allowed officials to examine it in his presence.