Popular Pakistani YouTuber Saud ur Rehman, known as Ducky Bhai, was detained at Lahore’s Allama Iqbal International Airport after being added to the Provisional National Identification List (PNIL). Authorities say he promoted apps like Binomo that are linked to online gambling and fraud. These apps used cryptocurrency to hide illegal activities.

According to the police report (FIR), these apps tricked people by pretending to be safe investment platforms, causing many to lose large amounts of money. Investigators found evidence such as a phone, WhatsApp chats about promoting Binomo, contacts involved in illegal advertising, and records of crypto payments.

Officials also claim that Saud ur Rehman acted as Binomo’s country manager in Pakistan without approval from government bodies like the SECP or FBR.

Authorities warn that these apps are dangerous because they hide gambling behind fake investments, use crypto to avoid rules, and make it hard for victims to get their money back. They also hurt public trust in real digital finance and crypto projects.

Legal action is now underway under PECA 2016 and the Pakistan Penal Code. Investigations into others involved are still ongoing.