The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) is continuing its investigation into former Pakistan captain and wicketkeeper Rashid Latif after complaints filed in Lahore and Islamabad accused him of posting controversial online content and maintaining alleged links to betting networks.
According to an NCCIA spokesperson, two formal inquiries remain active. The first complaint was lodged in Islamabad on October 25 and the second in Lahore on November 19 by Syed Ali Naqvi, senior manager legal at the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
Officials confirmed that Latif has appeared before inquiry teams in both cities and recorded his initial statements. He has also been issued a written questionnaire, though he has yet to submit his responses.
The agency initially began investigating Latif over allegations that he maintained associations with gambling companies and made unverified accusations against the PCB, the Pakistan Super League (PSL), and several players on his YouTube channel.
Sources close to the inquiry say investigators found Latif’s recorded statements unsatisfactory, leading to an expansion of the probe. Preliminary findings indicate that although Latif has referenced individuals allegedly tied to betting operations, he has not provided any evidence to substantiate those claims.
NCCIA officials caution that if Latif fails to support his accusations with credible proof, legal action may follow, particularly if any of his online posts are found to violate Pakistan’s cybercrime laws. They also noted that some of Latif’s digital content appears to be based on incomplete or misleading information.
The agency has urged Latif to respond to the questionnaire promptly so both inquiries can progress toward a conclusion. Investigators say the scope of the probe has now widened, with further review of his online activity and public statements underway.
