Mohammad Rizwan sends third letter to NCCIA, seeks clarification on allegations

He said the agency had also mentioned a provision concerning electronic fraud under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016 before the court. However, he pointed out that the latest notice did not mention online betting or gambling, asking the agency to clarify the situation.

Rizwan asked whether the inquiry was still related to online betting or gambling and which specific provisions of PECA 2016 were applicable to the investigation. He also requested written details if the scope of the inquiry had been changed after the initial notice.

The cricketer further asked whether the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Anti-Corruption Unit or any other relevant cricketing body had been informed about the allegations.

He also sought clarification on whether the NCCIA had obtained information from or contacted the PCB or ICC.Regarding his mobile phone, Rizwan said the device was currently with the NCCIA and that he had provided its password during his first appearance and while in England. He said the device had subsequently been reopened and examined in his presence.

Rizwan claimed that he had not been provided with a receipt for the seizure of his phone, a warrant, custody record or any written document explaining the agency’s continued possession of the device.

He asked the NCCIA to clarify whether any further personal cooperation was required from him for the forensic examination and requested that the examination be completed without delay and his mobile phone returned. Rizwan said he had still not been informed clearly about the allegations against him, adding that he was ready to fully cooperate with any lawful investigation.