Mohammad Rizwan's Petition Against FIA Dismissed by Lahore High Court
Summary
The Lahore High Court has dismissed Mohammad Rizwan’s petition against the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency and ordered him to answer its questions in the betting-related probe. The case comes amid the Pakistan Cricket Board’s separate internal investigation after the England tour.
Key Points
- The Lahore High Court dismissed Mohammad Rizwan’s petition challenging the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency’s authority to question him.
- Rizwan’s lawyers argued the agency lacked jurisdiction, saying such corruption cases should fall under the ICC’s Anti-Corruption Unit.
- The petition claimed his phone was confiscated after the Lord’s Test and has not been returned.
- The Pakistan Cricket Board has also launched an internal investigation following media reports about discipline and conduct after the England tour.
