Mohammad Rizwan, Pakistan’s wicketkeeper-batter, has been instructed to appear before the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) on October 2 amid an ongoing probe.
The agency has requested Rizwan’s cooperation, particularly concerning a mobile phone that was confiscated from him in London last month.
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The inquiry relates to a potential breach of the Pakistan Electronic Crimes Act (2016), although the specific accusations, if any, remain undisclosed. Rizwan has sought clarification on the allegations and asked to be informed of any charges through a legal letter sent on Tuesday.
According to Cricinfo, Rizwan intends to attend the NCCIA as directed but will contact the agency in writing beforehand to seek clarity on the charges and allegations against him.
This correspondence follows Rizwan’s earlier communication with the NCCIA on Tuesday, nearly two weeks after the Lahore High Court dismissed his petition questioning the agency’s jurisdiction.
The court ruling ordered Rizwan to cooperate with the agency’s proceedings while instructing the NCCIA to avoid causing him “harassment or unnecessary inconvenience”. It also permitted Rizwan to approach the relevant forum to request the return of items, including his mobile phone, that have not yet been returned.
In his letter, Rizwan stated that the NCCIA had not fully abided by the court’s instructions and requested the return of his phone, which he was assured would be returned within three hours of its seizure on August 31. He also noted that the agency had not contacted him in a manner demonstrating compliance with the court’s directions and asked that all further communications be conducted through legal channels.
This development is part of the investigation involving Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq, following Pakistan’s defeat in the second Test against England. Both players were recalled immediately after the match. While Imam completed the NCCIA’s questionnaire, Rizwan has opted to seek legal counsel as the inquiry continues.
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