Fawad sent on four-day physical remand in corruption case

An accountability court in Islamabad on Friday approved the physical remand of former minister Fawad Chaudhry for another four days in the corruption case regarding a construction project in Jhelum on the request of the National Accountability Bureau.

Judge Muhammad Bashir pronounced the reserved verdict. After the physical remand, Fawad was produced in court. On Fawad’s behalf, lawyer Raja Aamir submitted the legal affidavit while his mother and brother were present in the court.

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During the hearing, the court accepted Fawad’s request to meet his family, while the NAB prosecutor requested for further physical remand. The NAB prosecutor argued that seven bank accounts showed that some transactions were suspicious.

“Fawad is suspected of paying bribes through suspicious bank transactions. Banking records regarding Fawad’s case need to be obtained.” He said Fawad was running the projects with influence. Lawyer Aamir said in his arguments that it was not known which land was being transferred.

“Show whether the land is on record or not. It should be stated in which year the land was purchased and when the transfer took place. The documents show that the government approved the plan. No contract was awarded to any contractor personally.

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“There was also a case of showing low price by buying land, which was dismissed by the high court.”
The lawyer said that papers had been submitted for elections. “Political revenge is being taken.” He said they wanted to keep Fawad in jail during election days.

In the six-day physical remand, not even a single bank record could be brought. Fawad came to the rostrum, saying that all his accounts were declared. “I am ready to give an affidavit regarding my accounts.”
Later, the court approved Fawad four-day physical remand instead of NAB’s request for 12 days.