Mohammad Rizwan wrote to the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) requesting the return of his mobile phone. The letter reportedly followed nearly two weeks after the Lahore High Court issued its ruling. Rizwan stated that he did not receive notification regarding the specific nature of the investigation and requested written details. Furthermore, he asked the NCCIA to clarify the date when he must appear before the agency.
The NCCIA took custody of Rizwan’s mobile phone in England on August 31. At that time, Rizwan provided the password to the device. He was reportedly told the device would be returned within three hours. The phone remains with the agency nearly four weeks later. In a second communication, Rizwan sought written details of the inquiry and reiterated his request for the phone's return. He also stressed that no written details of the ongoing inquiry had been provided.
The Lahore High Court previously dismissed Rizwan’s petition challenging the NCCIA’s jurisdiction. The court also instructed the agency not to subject Rizwan to unnecessary inconvenience or harassment. Moreover, the court permitted Rizwan to approach a court with relevant jurisdiction for recovering items, including his mobile phone. Sources close to the Pakistan batter maintain that Rizwan is prepared to cooperate once the agency provides clarity and arranges the phone's return. Rizwan himself maintains his willingness to cooperate if the NCCIA explains the allegations and adheres to court directions. Authorities accessed his unlocked mobile phone when he appeared before the NCCIA on September 10.
