ISLAMABAD – In a significant legal development, a sessions court in Islamabad has decided to send former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry to jail on judicial remand in connection with an alleged financial fraud case.
Fawad Chaudhry, who recently parted ways with the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party over his involvement in the May 9 violence, was taken into custody from his residence in Islamabad. This move has drawn substantial attention as the former PTI leader faces serious legal repercussions.
The former federal minister, Fawad Chaudhry, was presented before Judicial Magistrate Yasir Mehmood’s court after completing a one-day physical remand. This case revolves around allegations of financial fraud.
During the court hearing, the police authorities sought an extension in Fawad Chaudhry’s physical remand to allow for further investigation. However, the court ultimately denied the request for an extension, resulting in the decision to place Fawad Chaudhry in judicial remand.
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The case against Fawad Chaudhry was registered at the Aabpara police station on August 22, 2022, under several sections of the Pakistan Penal Code, including sections 109 (punishment of abetment if the Act abetted is committed in consequence and where no express provision is made for its punishment), 186 (obstructing a public servant in the discharge of public functions), 188 (disobedience to an order duly promulgated by a public servant), 341 (punishment for wrongful restraint), and 506 (punishment for criminal intimidation).
The case of financial fraud was initiated based on a complaint filed by Zaheer Ahmed on November 4. In his First Information Report (FIR), Zaheer Ahmed alleged that he had entrusted a sum of Rs50 million to Fawad Chaudhry. However, when he requested the return of the amount, Fawad Chaudhry purportedly offered him two government job positions in exchange for the funds. Additionally, Fawad Chaudhry allegedly resorted to threats, accompanied by two armed guards.
Fawad Chaudhry’s legal troubles have escalated as he faces allegations of financial misconduct, and his recent arrest has drawn widespread attention and discussion in the country. The decision to place him in judicial remand signifies the next phase in this high-profile legal case.
