YouTuber Rajab Butt and TikToker Nadeem Naniwala returned to Pakistan late Tuesday night, where their arrival at Islamabad International Airport drew significant attention due to ongoing investigations against them. Both remained inside the terminal for several hours but were not arrested, as they had already secured protective bail from the Islamabad High Court (IHC).
Sources said Rajab Butt’s flight was expected to land around 11:15 pm, but despite delays and speculation, law enforcement officials did not place either individual under arrest. This followed an IHC order directing authorities to grant them safe passage and ensure they were not detained at the airport. The two later left the airport under the protection of private security personnel and did not interact with investigators.
Earlier on Wednesday, Justice Inam Amin Minhas heard their petition for protective bail. Their lawyer informed the court of an additional case registered against them in Karachi and requested more time to appear before the concerned court. The judge granted 10-day transit bail and instructed them to approach the relevant court within this period.
Both Rajab Butt and Nadeem Naniwala face multiple inquiries, including allegations related to a gaming app scheme and cybercrime violations. These cases were initiated by the National Cybercrime Investigation Agency in September. Authorities have confirmed that investigations are ongoing and the two influencers are expected to comply with upcoming court proceedings.
