Bank fraud accused remanded in custody

LAHORE – An accountability court on Wednesday extended the judicial remand of Muhammad Ajmal Minhas and Muhammad Ibrahim, both accused in a bank fraud case, until March 8. Muhammad Ajmal was a senior officer in Habib Bank, Wasan Pura branch. He is accused of embezzling Rs 2.7 million with the connivance of Muhammad Ibrahim. The court directed the NAB to file a reference against them at the next hearing.