Nagpur: A court in neighbouring Wardha district has extended till June 28 the remand of chief executive office (CEO) of broking firm Home Trade Limited, Sanjay Agarwal, a prime accused in 150 crore gilt scam across the state, police said on June 25.

Agarwal, facing criminal charges under relevant Section in connection with Rs 25 crore gilt scam of Wardha District Central Co-operative Bank (WDCCB) was on June 24 produced before Wardha magistrate K G Narwade, who extended his remand.

Agarwal, also a key accused in Nagpur District Central Co-operative Bank (NDCCB) gilt scam, had surrendered here on May 11 and was taken to Mumbai by state CID for investigation.

CBI had also taken his custody and taken him to Mumbai and on his return Wardha police sought his custody.

The Wardha court also extended the remand of Wardha DCC Bank general manager Rajan Salpekar till July 1.

PTI