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Rizwan’s ‘non-cooperation’ delays NCCIA investigation: sources

LAHORE/ISLAMABAD: The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency's (NCCIA) probe into wicketkeeper-batter Muhammad Rizwan has been delayed due to his alleged non-cooperation, sources said on Sunday.The ongoing NCCIA inquiry follows the seizure of Rizwan's and Imam-ul-Haq's mobile phones after Pakistan's Test series against England.The probe…

Rizwan’s ‘non-cooperation’ delays NCCIA investigation: sources
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LAHORE/ISLAMABAD: The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency's (NCCIA) probe into wicketkeeper-batter Muhammad Rizwan has been delayed due to his alleged non-cooperation, sources said on Sunday.The ongoing NCCIA inquiry follows the seizure of Rizwan's and Imam-ul-Haq's mobile phones after Pakistan's Test series against England.The probe…

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No final finding against either player has been officially announced.The two were among seven players released from Pakistan's Test squad following the team's defeat to England at Lord's.According to NCCIA sources, investigators have contacted Rizwan several times and requested his cooperation in the inquiry, but have not received a positive response despite repeated attempts.They said investigators were sometimes unable to contact the cricketer, while on other occasions Rizwan said he….

If he does not cooperate, the agency may consider issuing him a notice and taking further action in accordance with the law.The sources said the agency wants Rizwan to cooperate so the investigation can be completed and the matter brought to a logical conclusion.The forensic examination of Rizwan's mobile phone is to be conducted in his presence, making his availability necessary, according to the sources.They added that there was also….

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They added that forensic analysis of his phone was necessary to address certain questions and remove doubts.A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been constituted to investigate the matter involving Rizwan and Imam.Meanwhile, Imam has cooperated with investigators after initial hesitation, with forensic analysis of his mobile phone now under way, according to the sources.The agency stressed that the inquiry remains at an initial stage and that nothing has so far….

Further details will emerge after the forensic analysis, the sources added.According to the sources, the investigation was launched after certain material appeared suspicious during cyber patrolling.

They said all action was being taken in accordance with the law.They also said the agency's investigation was not in conflict with the International Cricket Council's (ICC) Code of Conduct.

Neither the NCCIA nor the ICC has contacted the other regarding the matter, the sources said.The agency also offered to send its investigation team to Rizwan if he was unable to visit its office, sources said.According to NCCIA sources, the purpose of the inquiry is to establish the facts and clear the cricketers at the earliest if no violation is found.The agency also responded to a social media campaign concerning….

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Can someone accompany me?"The sources said Rizwan has not received any response to these questions.They added that Rizwan will appear before the NCCIA once he receives a notice in accordance with the law.

Rizwan's 'non-cooperation' delays NCCIA investigation: sources Sources say wicketkeeper-batter has yet to receive fresh notice after his questions to NCCIA went unanswered.

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