Web Desk: The United Kingdom deported Pakistani YouTuber Rajab Butt on Tuesday after revoking his visa over undisclosed legal cases, according to sources based in UK.
Visa Cancelled Over Undeclared Cases
Authorities ordered Butt to leave UK after investigators found he had failed to disclose pending cases against him when applying for his visa, which was valid until 2027. Officials said the omission constituted a key violation of British immigration rules.
Investigation Triggered by Anonymous Complaints
The action followed an inquiry launched several days earlier when MI-16 detained Rajab Butt and fellow YouTuber Nadeem Naniwala. The detention stemmed from anonymous complaints alleging links to terrorism-related activities. Both men were cleared of any ties during the investigation.
Home Office Scrutiny Uncovers Violations
Although Naniwala, a British national, was released, the Home Office began reviewing Butt’s immigration documents. During this scrutiny, authorities discovered the undeclared active cases. Pakistani institutions had already conveyed this information to UK officials.
Expulsion Orders Issued Without Delay
Following the findings, the British government issued a formal letter instructing Butt to leave the country immediately. A person close to Butt confirmed the deportation, while Naniwala said he was accompanying him on the flight back to Pakistan. Butt departed for Pakistan early Tuesday morning on a flight arranged after the expulsion order. UK officials said the deportation was conducted in line with immigration regulations relating to visa violations.
Pre-arrest Bail
Islamabad High Court judge Raja Inam Amin issued protective bail orders for Rajab Butt and Nadeem Naniwala on Tuesday. The judge instructed that neither Nadeem Naniwala nor Rajab Butt be arrested when they land in Islamabad. However, the influencers will have to personally appear before court tomorrow.
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