ISLAMABAD:An Accountability Court (AC) on Monday sought comments from National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on a plea under new ordinance challenging reference pertaining to embezzlement funds for sugarcane growers.
The reference was connected with fake bank accounts scam in which Omni Group’s Head Khawaja Anwar Majeed and others were nominated.
AC-III Judge heard the plea against the reference filed by a co-accused seeking his acquittal under new law. NAB prosecutor Waseem Javed and defence lawyer Arshad Tabraiz appeared before the court.
The co-accused requested the court to dismiss the reference as it didn’t fall under its jurisdiction after NAB amendment Ordinance.
The court sought comments from NAB and adjourned the case till November 8.
The NAB had alleged embezzlement worth Rs346 millions in funds allocated for the sugarcane growers.