Wasim Akram accused of promoting online gambling app: Reports
"A poster circulating on social media and a video clip show Wasim Akram endorsing the online platform, which has sparked interest among general users in the App," the complainant said.He requested the NCCIA to take strict legal action against Akram under the Electronic Crimes Act of 2016.A NCCIA official told PTI on Tuesday that it received a complaint against Akram for being a brand ambassador of a foreign betting App and "we will take action against him if the allegations are found true".Akram has not yet issued any statement regarding the matter.In connection with the promotion of the same online App, famous TikToker and YouTuber Saad-ur-Rehman, popularly known as Ducky Bhai, was arrested on Saturday.- Ends
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