Court extends interim bail of Rajab Butt, Nadeem Naniwala until March 12
Rajab Butt and Nadeem Mubarak. PHOTO: INSTAGRAM
A Lahore sessions court on Friday extended the interim bail of YouTuber Rajab Butt, TikToker Nadeem Naniwala until March 12 in a case about the alleged promotion of an online gambling application
The case was registered by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), which alleged that the accused were involved in promoting an online betting application in violation of relevant laws.
During the hearing, the court approved a request from Nadeem Naniwala seeking an exemption from personal appearance for one day. The court also directed that the record of all three accused be presented at the next hearing and summoned the prosecutor to appear before the court.
Additional Sessions Judge Mansoor Qureshi, who presided over the hearing, extended the interim bail of the accused until March 12.
Rajab Butt is widely recognised for his family vlogs, luxury lifestyle, and controversial conduct. He has over 8.9 million subscribers on YouTube and 2.7 million followers on Instagram. Rajab has faced legal action in Pakistan over charges related to the alleged promotion of an online gambling application.
Rajab and Mubarak were allegedly deported from England on a morning flight after British authorities cancelled their visas, according to reports surfacing on December 9. The British government revoked his visa after the Home Department issued a written decision informing him of the cancellation.
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However, Rajab has denied reports of being deported from the UK, insisting he returned home by choice and not under removal orders.
Nadeem Mubarak, famously known for his TikTok account by the name "Nadeem Naniwala", also addressed the rumours regarding his recent deportation from the UK, stating, “It is being circulated that my visa has been removed. My visa has not been removed, as I hold citizenship”.
He confirmed that there are two FIRs registered against him, adding that he has obtained bail from the Islamabad High Court and the case will now proceed.