The Pakistani digital landscape is witnessing a significant moment as top YouTuber Rajab Butt has publicly commented on the recent arrest of his former collaborator and friend, Ducky Bhai. The two were once inseparable, frequently featuring in each other’s content and attending family events, until a falling out over a mutual project and comments made about a friend severed their relationship.
Ducky Bhai’s current legal troubles stem from his alleged involvement in promoting a betting application. He was arrested by law enforcement agencies and is currently under physical remand as investigations proceed. During this period, he has faced considerable isolation from his peer group.
Breaking his silence on the matter, Rajab Butt presented a critical viewpoint. He acknowledged that he understood the reasons behind Ducky Bhai’s arrest but launched a broader critique against what he perceives as a selective application of the law. Butt pointed to the widespread promotion of betting apps during high-profile events like the Pakistan Super League (PSL), where team jerseys prominently featured betting logos, and advertisements ran on national television.
He questioned why agencies are targeting individual influencers, whom he termed “easy to arrest,” while ignoring the larger corporations and organizations (“the big fish”) involved in similar promotions. By highlighting this disparity, Butt accused the authorities of pursuing a low-hanging fruit strategy rather than enforcing the law uniformly. Despite their personal history of conflict, Rajab concluded his statements by expressing sympathy, wishing well for Ducky Bhai and his family during their ongoing troubles.
