Documents seen by TOLOnews reveal that Habibullah, the ex-head of Astras company, is accused of embezzling 180 million afs and $830,000. Astras operates at the Aqina dry port in Faryab.

The Afghan Ministry of Interior and officials from the Attorney General’s office  have said they are investigating reports of embezzlement by Habibullah.

Japanese aid worker Tetsu Nakamura’s remains on Saturday were repatriated to Japan following a ceremony attended by President Ashraf Ghani.

The ceremony was attended by Nakamura’s wife, daughter and colleagues, who will accompany his remains to Japan.