Nadeem Nani Wala in Court: the Gambling App Scandal and Feroze Khan Twist
The judicial pathway for Mubarak and Butt moved through multiple tense phases between late 2025 and early 2026. The initial relief came on December 10, 2025, when the IHC granted both creators 10-day protective bail, directing them to join the ongoing FIA cybercrime investigation rather than being detained immediately at home. Five days later, on December 15, 2025, sessions proceedings confirmed their interim bail against surety bonds.
The relief was short-lived. By early 2026, state authorities moved to restrict the duo from leaving the country, placing their names on regulatory exit control mechanisms. This prompted an immediate countersuit.
| Date | Legal Forum | Core Action & Procedural Result |
|---|---|---|
| December 10, 2025 | Islamabad High Court | Mubarak and Rajab Butt surrender in person; bench grants 10-day protective bail to prevent FIA arrest. |
| December 15, 2025 | District & Sessions Court | Both suspects secure formal interim bail, submitting surety bonds and agreeing to questioning. |
| February 3, 2026 | Islamabad High Court | Both creators petition the court challenging an administrative travel ban barring them from flying abroad. |
| Mid-2026 | FIA Cyber Crime Division | Expanded forensic audit launched into cross-border crypto wallets and agency contracts funding influencer rosters. |
On February 3, 2026, The Express Tribune reported that Mubarak and Butt formally challenged their travel restrictions before the IHC. Their defense counsel argued that placing digital professionals on travel blacklists without a formal conviction crippled their international production schedules and violated constitutional protections on freedom of movement.
