On February 3, 2026, multiple news sources reported that former Federal Minister Fawad Chaudhry has been formally charged in a fraud case. According to Hum News, the charges were filed in the District and Sessions Court Islamabad, presided over by Judicial Magistrate Shaista Kundi. The article notes that Fawad Chaudhry appeared in court and denied the charges, stating, 'فواد چودھری نے صحت جرم سے انکار کر دیا'. The court has summoned prosecution witnesses for the next hearing, scheduled for February 4, 2026. Additionally, Chaudhry's request for acquittal will be argued on the same day.