QUETTA: Balochistan’s Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) has arrested the former treasurer of Bolan Medical College for allegedly embezzling Rs8 million of university’s funds.
According to officials, a complaint was filed by the college, after which the ACE director general formed an inquiry team.
ACE Deputy Director Sheikh Munir Ahmed and Assistant Director (Investigation) Asghar Changezi were part of the team, according to the case details filed by the ACE.
The investigation revealed that the accused, Zafar Iqbal, a former cashier of the Bolan Medical College, misappropriated Rs8.08m without legal authority.
Upon obtaining approval from the competent authority, a case was registered against the accused, and he was arrested.
Following the revelations made by the accused during the investigation, action is underway to arrest other individuals involved in the embezzlement of funds.
Published in Dawn, April 7th, 2024
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