KUWAIT: An official at the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) stationed at the Pakistan Embassy in Kuwait here has been caught embezzling funds.

The man has reportedly gone into hiding after being accused of embezzling Rs 8.2 million from 2010-12. His visa has been cancelled and passport taken in custody of the Pakistan Embassy.

A case against the accused has been registered by Pakistan Federal Investigation Authority (FIA) and a team has been dispatched to arrest him, reported GeoTv in Pakistan.