{"id":412,"date":"2025-08-20T14:20:24","date_gmt":"2025-08-20T14:20:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sourceforterminals.com\/?p=412"},"modified":"2025-08-22T15:34:40","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T15:34:40","slug":"pakistan-cricket-great-wasim-akram-in-trouble-for-promoting-igaming-site","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.sourceforterminals.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/20\/pakistan-cricket-great-wasim-akram-in-trouble-for-promoting-igaming-site\/","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan Cricket Great Wasim Akram in Trouble for Promoting iGaming Site"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Legend in the spotlight<\/h2>\n

Known as the \u201cSultan of Swing\u201d for his masterful bowling technique, all-time Pakistan cricket great Wasim Akram has been accused of a different and illegal type of spin.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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promoting an iGaming platform<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

According to Pakistan news agencies, a complaint has been filed with the country\u2019s federal National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) against Akram for promoting an iGaming platform.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Social media user Syed Saad took to X with a signed, high resolution image of Akram appearing to promote Asia-based parent BJ88\u2019s Indian iGaming site Baji:<\/p>\n

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A complaint has been filed against Wasim Akram with the FIA for promoting betting companies. (Express News) pic.twitter.com\/djJDY4iJoW<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Syed Saad (@s_saad2004) August 20, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

According to the complaint filed in Lahore, Akram allegedly inked an iGaming brand ambassador deal with his likeness adorning social media promotions that urge people to \u201cplay like a champion, win like a king.\u201d<\/p>\n

Illegal in Pakistan<\/h2>\n

According to reports, the complaint accuses Akram of sharing a clip on his own social media account encouraging people to sign up to Baji and \u201crake in dough.\u201d<\/p>\n

The complainant has urged the NCCIA to prosecute the 59-year-old\u00a0under the Electronic Crimes Act of 2016 for allegedly endorsing betting in Pakistan.<\/p>\n

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agency will \u201ctake action\u201d against Akram<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Reports cited Indian news agency PTI<\/em> quoting an NCCIA official as stating the agency will \u201ctake action\u201d against Akram<\/a> \u201cif the allegations are found true\u201d.<\/p>\n

Gambling, and any promotion of the pastime, is illegal in Pakistan.<\/p>\n

Wider industry under scrutiny<\/h2>\n

As of Wednesday, any response from the legendary fast bowler was not forthcoming. The thrusting of Akram into the public spotlight comes amid rising scrutiny of celebrities like the ex-cricketer, and influencers who promote gambling platforms in Pakistan.<\/p>\n

Saad-ur-Rehman, a YouTuber and TikTok star going by the name Ducky Bhai, was arrested in Pakistan over the weekend for allegedly promoting Baji.<\/p>\n

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