The authorities summoned him.
Rajab Butt has become the latest YouTube creator to face legal heat as authorities intensify crackdowns on betting apps.
The controversy first began when fellow YouTuber Ducky Bhai was arrested for allegedly promoting gambling platforms across digital spaces.
He remains in custody, with multiple court hearings already held, while investigators continue digging deeper into his alleged activities.
Now Rajab finds himself pulled into the spotlight, as NCCIA has now formally registered a case for promoting similar applications.
According to their report, Rajab used his social media platforms extensively to market betting services toward unsuspecting followers.
The authorities summoned him to explain his involvement, but he failed to attend, raising suspicions of intentional non-cooperation.
This absence eventually prompted investigators to escalate matters, officially filing charges and broadening the ongoing crackdown on digital influencers.
Rajab left Pakistan when embroiled in controversies, choosing instead to remain abroad as cases against him mounted.
While overseas, his personal life also endured challenges, with his wife Emaan navigating pregnancy largely without his presence.
Their relationship had faced rocky moments earlier, with speculation about potential divorce making headlines across gossip circles.
However, they reconciled, and Emaan moved back to his family home before giving birth to their first child.
Rajab expressed bittersweet emotions from abroad, writing about the pain of missing such an important milestone in life.
He poignantly remarked that history should remember a YouTuber who could not witness the birth of his son.
Rajab said:
“History should record that there was once a YouTuber whose first child was born, and he couldn’t be there.”
Meanwhile, the couple began discussions about naming the baby, each suggesting deeply personal choices reflecting their desires.
Emaan preferred the Turkish name Kiwan, symbolising bravery, while Rajab favoured Sultan, reflecting strength and cultural legacy.
Ultimately, they compromised and decided on Kiwan Sultan Butt, blending both suggestions into one significant and meaningful name.
The pair also mentioned they would consult elders before finalising the name, respecting traditional family customs and expectations.
Online reactions to their story have been mixed, with some sympathising and others questioning Rajab Butt’s continued absence.
Supporters congratulated the couple, praising their compromise on naming, calling it symbolic of unity after enduring difficult experiences.
Meanwhile, NCCIA continues widening investigations against YouTubers promoting betting apps, signalling a serious shift in Pakistan’s digital accountability.
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