Mohammad Rizwan breaks silence on cybercrime agency probe: 'I am fully cooperating'
Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Rizwan has confirmed he is cooperating with a National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency probe into alleged dressing room leaks during a tour of England. The investigation involves the examination of personal mobile data and financial records.
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The involvement of a national security agency in sports-related disciplinary matters highlights the intersection of professional sports governance and state oversight.
NEW DELHI: Pakistan batter Mohammad Rizwan has spoken about the investigation by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) into his conduct during Pakistan's recent tour of England.Rizwan said he is fully cooperating with the investigation and is waiting for it to be completed.“I am fully cooperating with the investigation. I am waiting for the investigation to be completed," Rizwan told Samaa TV.The 34-year-old also indicated that he may speak to the media about the matter once the investigation is over.Why is Mohammad Rizwan being investigated?According to reports in the Pakistani media, the investigation involving Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq is linked to allegations of information being leaked from Pakistan's dressing room and other matters related to the team's England tour.Rizwan and Imam were sent back to Pakistan during the tour after the first two Tests. They were later questioned by the NCCIA.
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