NCCIA summons Mohammad Rizwan for second inquiry over seized London phone

Pakistan's National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has summoned former captain Mohammad Rizwan for a second in-person appearance, ordering him to report to its Lahore office on October 2 as part of an ongoing inquiry under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA).

The 34-year-old has been under the NCCIA's scanner since the conclusion of the Lord's Test on August 30. His phone was seized in London that night and has not been returned since. Rizwan first appeared before the agency on September 10, and the latest notice calls him back for a second round of questioning.

In a one-page notice, the agency said it wants the former captain's cooperation for the forensic examination of the device already in its possession. The notice reads:

"The Agency is conducting an inquiry regarding the matter covered under relevant provisions of PECA, 2016. In this regard, your cooperation is requested for the forensic examination of the device seized from you. Therefore, you are directed to appear in person before the undersigned to extend your cooperation for the above purpose on 02-10-2026 time 3.00 PM at the Police Station, National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), Street No 15, Wafaqi Colony, Canal Road, Lahore."

The notice warned: "In case of non-appearance it will be assumed that you have nothing to present or state in your defense."

Rizwan is obliged to appear because the Lahore High Court, in a recent order, directed him to cooperate with the agency while also instructing the agency not to subject him to any harassment or unnecessary inconvenience. The court further instructed the agency to conduct the inquiry strictly in accordance with the law.

Sources in Pakistan say the former captain, who has requested the NCCIA to return his mobile device, will appear before the agency on the scheduled date. Should he show up, it will mark his second appearance before the body.