Afghan journalist Ahmad Sharifzad has revealed that a leaked document from the Taliban’s General Directorate of Intelligence (GDI) showed that the former Pakistani Army officer and YouTuber Adil Raja received an operational payment equivalent to £2,000.
In a post on X, Sharifzad said that payment made due to Raja’s activities in support of the Taliban regime. He also described Raja as a critic of the Pakistan Army and shared an official GDI document to support his assertions.
Earlier, the so-called investigative journalist and YouTuber Adil Raja suffered a major blow as a British court rejected his appeal and effectively branded him a habitual liar.
The court ruled that his allegations were malicious and baseless. His narrative of victimhood and political revenge also failed to stand legal scrutiny.
When the judge asked for evidence, Raja had no solid answers. The man who allegedly monetised sensational claims on YouTube found that such tactics do not work in court.
The court imposed a heavy fine of £350,000 on him, which is roughly Rs120 million. After this verdict, chances of further appeal appear slim. Legal avenues are now limited.
The ruling sends a clear message to online commentators that unverified claims can carry serious consequences.
Adil Raja declared proclaimed offender
The Cabinet Division also approved a summary declaring absconding individual Adil Raja a “proscribed person” under the Anti-Terrorism Act 1977.
According to available documents, the summary was prepared following a comprehensive review conducted by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency in coordination with relevant security institutions. All key aspects were examined in detail before the summary was forwarded to the Cabinet Division, which subsequently granted its approval.
Following the approval, the legal implications of declaring Adil Raja a proscribed person have been formally outlined. The decision imposes a complete travel ban, barring him from travelling for any purpose. He will also face employment restrictions, rendering him ineligible for any form of job.
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