Former Afghan Transportation Minister Enayatullah Qasimi has been arrested in connection with a corruption case.
The attorney general's office said Qasimi, who served as minister in 2004-06, will be charged with mismanagement of public funds in connection with the approval of contracts in 2004 to purchase four aircraft for state-owned Ariana airlines.
It said the government was overcharged $9 million for the planes.
compiled from agency reports
The attorney general's office said Qasimi, who served as minister in 2004-06, will be charged with mismanagement of public funds in connection with the approval of contracts in 2004 to purchase four aircraft for state-owned Ariana airlines.
It said the government was overcharged $9 million for the planes.
compiled from agency reports
