Karwan University owner has fled abroad: Police

KABUL (Pajhwok): A private university owner, who was accused of corruption, treason and links with the Taliban, has fled Afghanistan, Kabul police said on Tuesday

Police spokesman Firdos Faramarz said a “corruption and fraud” case against Karwan University owner Javed Andesh was being investigated.

The case against Andesh had been referred to the Attorney General Office (AGO), Faramarz said, adding he had been hiding before fleeing the country.

Besides corruption, the official explained, Andesh was accused of having links with the Taliban. The police spokesman did not provide further details.

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