The YouTuber explains that his intention has always been to entertain his audience and introduce fresh content
Popular YouTuber Saad ur Rehman popularly known as “Ducky Bhai” has publicly apologized to the nation after remaining silent for 100 days following his arrest and subsequent release in a gambling app case.
In a video uploaded on his YouTube channel on Sunday, Ducky Bhai directly addressed his audience. “If anyone thinks that the purpose of this video is to justify the FIR filed against me, I apologise,” he said. He added: “If my content has had a negative impact, I sincerely apologize to the entire nation.”
The YouTuber explained that his intention has always been to entertain his audience and introduce fresh content. “If, knowingly or unknowingly, I uploaded content or promotions that caused a negative impact, I apologize to the nation,” he said.
The video marks Ducky Bhai’s first public statement since his legal issues earlier this year, which had sparked widespread debate on social media platforms about online content and accountability.
He said he will pursue his legal issues to the end and is fully prepared to cooperate with the court. “Whatever decision the judge makes in my case, I will accept it,” he added.
In the video, Ducky Bhai shared the experience of the last three and a half months for him and his family. He said, “On August 16, I woke up feeling happy because we had organized a gathering at our house and all our guests had arrived. After the event, we were getting ready to attend an international event, packing.”
He continued, “After the suitcase, when we left the house, I had no idea what was going to happen, and that’s when my hard times started.”
Case background
The YouTuber – Saad ur Rehman, popularly known as Ducky Bhai – was arrested in August by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) at the Lahore airport when he was trying to leave the country. His name was placed on the Provisional National Identification List (PNIL).
Ducky Bhai was arrested following an FIR filed by the NCCIA under the Prevention of Cyber Crimes Act, 2016, and relevant sections of the Pakistan Penal Code.
The case was registered on August 17 under sections 13 (Electronic Forgery), 14 (Electronic Fraud), 25 (Spam) and 26 (Forgery) of PECA, along with sections 294-B (Offer of prize in connection with trade) and 420 (Fraud and dishonest delivery of property of PP)
According to the FIR, the YouTuber is accused of promoting gambling and betting apps that cheated users and collected millions of rupees. This is not the first controversy surrounding the YouTuber, who is among Pakistan’s most popular online personalities.
Earlier this year, he faced legal trouble when the Lahore High Court granted him protective bail in a reckless driving case.
Read more: Ducky Bhai Bribery Case
The incident stemmed from a viral video in which he was seen driving on the highway at high speed, with his feet on the wheel and appearing to be asleep while the car was on cruise control. The stunt drew widespread criticism on social media, with many calling it “irresponsible and life-threatening”.
The National Highways and Motorways Police (NHMP) registered a case under relevant laws and later released an awareness video warning citizens not to imitate such acts.
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