CHICAGO — The former Loretto Hospital executive who is accused of embezzling millions from the hospital — and defrauding the federal government of nearly $300 million — has been arrested in Serbia.
Anosh Ahmed was taken into custody in Serbia on Nov. 30. On Friday, the U.S. government requested his extradition, according to a Wednesday court filing.
Ahmed remains in custody in Serbia — though he requested on Dec. 30 that the Serbian courts release him to a hotel in Belgrade, which was denied. His attorney did not immediately respond to a request for comment…