LAHORE - Punjab National Accountability Bureau Friday filed six references against different people including ex-principal Punjab University College of Information Technology Dr Majid Naeem on the charges of misappropriation of funds and misuse of authority. Other accused included Muhammad Arshad Butt, CEO and others of M/s Empire Phones Lahore, Muhammad Latif Khan, ex-cashier UBL, Thokar Niaz Baig, Lahore, Habibur Rehman, ex-superintendent, circle III, Income Tax Office and nine others, Javed Iqbal and Muhammad Shafi partners of Khalid Oil Mills Vehari, and Dr Niamatullah Sajid, Chairman M/S Commodities Traders/Aldos International, Multan Road, Lahore and Khadim Hussain. All the accused were allegedly involved in misuse of power and misappropriation of millions of rupees. As per details an investigation was initiated against Dr Majid Naeem Ex Principal of Punjab University College of Information Technology by NAB Punjab on a complaint filed by Punjab University Registrar. Investigation revealed that the accused while posted as Principal of Punjab University College of Information Technology withdrew Rs 27,97,850/- from the university funds without approval of competent authority. Evidence collected during the investigation established that in order to complete his nefarious designs, the accused converted the money entrusted to him for his personal use by corrupt and illegal means. Another reference was filed against Muhammad Arshad Butt, CEO, and others of M/s Empire Phones Lahore for misappropriation of US $ 5 million on a complaint filed by M/s Sendo International UK. Investigation revealed that the accused Arshad Butt CEO/Partner and Salma Parveen, Partner of M/s Empire Phone imported 1,00,000 mobile phones against credit insurance cover note issued by CNA Financial Corporation USA. The accused persons received shipment of 87880 mobile phones hand sets but defaulted in payments. Verification of credit insurance cover carried out through FBI USA confirmed it faked documents. The accused also filed writ petition in Lahore High Court challenging jurisdiction of NAB which was dismissed by the court. Another reference was filed against Muhammad Latif Khan, Ex-Cashier UBL, Thokar Niaz Baig, Lahore on complaint of management of the bank. Investigation transpired that the accused while posted in the above mentioned branch during 2000-2005 misappropriated Rs. 13,13,164. The accused received cash deposits for remittance in respective accounts / utility bills but did not record transactions in relevant cash register/ledger. The accused issued paid cash deposit receipts / utility bills against amounts deposited by customers with the bank thus committed misappropriation of funds of the bank by misusing his authority, criminal breach of trust, causing loss to the bank and clients. Fourth reference was filed against Habib ur Rehman, Ex-Superintendent, Circle III, Income Tax Office and 9 others is based on investigation authorized on complaint of Income Tax Department on the charges of misappropriation of Rs. 10.4 million.