A local court on Tuesday rejected YouTuber Ducky Bhai’s plea seeking custody of his mobile phones and the revival of his YouTube channel and social media accounts. Judicial Magistrate Naeem Wattoo announced the reserved verdict, turning down Ducky Bhai’s request for the return of his YouTube channel and other devices. The court ruled that these items would remain in official custody for the time being. However, the magistrate directed authorities to hand over 19 items confiscated during the investigation in connection with the gambling app promotion case. These include banking cards, national identity cards, a laptop bag and a camera. Additional Sessions Judge Mansoor Ahmed Qureshi yesterday extended the interim bail of Ducky Bhai’s wife, Aroob Jatoi, until January 6. She appeared in court along with her husband. During the proceedings, the judge noted that the case records had not yet been received and accordingly directed the FIA to provide the necessary documentation. After the hearing, Aroob Jatoi returned from court.  Mr and Mrs Ducky Bhai have been under investigation in connection with the gambling app promotion case for several months. Following his release on bail, Ducky Bhai spoke publicly about the challenges he and his family faced during his 100-day ordeal after his arrest and subsequent release. In a vlog, he narrated the events following his arrest, alleging that officials physically and verbally mistreated him. He also claimed that an additional director instructed a young child to use abusive language against him. Ducky Bhai further alleged financial misconduct, claiming that an investigation officer transferred approximately Rs90 million from his account. He added that authorities later submitted a false report in court, claiming the money had been recovered from him. He said his family borrowed a Rs6 million loan and transferred it to NCCIA officers after they confiscated his wife Aroob’s phone and threatened to register an FIR against her to extort money. Despite these allegations, Ducky Bhai expressed gratitude to officials who supported his family by interviewing each member and handling the case properly. He said the experience showed him that not all institutions are corrupt and that there are individuals who genuinely serve justice. He praised the Lahore High Court for granting him bail, calling it a moment of justice he will always respect. Ducky Bhai refrained from sharing all details of the experience, saying a complete account would have extended the video to four hours. He clarified that he has no plans to leave the country, stating that after eight years on YouTube, Pakistan has given him everything and he remains committed to staying despite recent challenges.  He also apologised to the nation if any of his content or promotions caused harm, emphasising that his intention has always been to entertain and offer something new to his audience. Ducky Bhai was arrested on August 16 at Lahore airport while travelling abroad over allegations of money laundering through gambling apps. He was later granted bail by the Lahore High Court against surety bonds of Rs1 million and released on November 26.