Nepal Anti-Graft Probe
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Nepal's Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) is investigating a bribery allegation of Rs 700 million in a security press deal. The anti-graft body is also probing personal secretaries of three former prime ministers for alleged financial irregularities. Separately, the CIAA chief stated he discussed a passport contract case with the prime minister before filing it, while a lawmaker questioned the chief's integrity over alleged controversial links.
RSP chair Lamichhane tells CIAA to act if government officials obstruct its work
- Rabi Lamichhane, chair of Nepal's ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party, stated that obstructing the Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority's (CIAA) work is a crime. - He urged the CIAA to act against government officials if they interfered with investigations, assuring no pressure from the ruling party. - The comments follow allegations that Prime Minister Balendra Shah's office held CIAA…
CIAA chief Prem Kumar Rai says he discussed passport contract case with PM before filing case
- The Chief Commissioner of Nepal's anti-graft body told a parliamentary committee he discussed a passport contract case with the prime minister before filing it. - He stated that discussions with the…
Nepal Lawmaker Questions Anti-Graft Chief's Integrity Over Alleged Controversial Links
- A lawmaker from Nepal's Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has questioned the integrity of the CIAA Chief Commissioner. - The lawmaker cited alleged links to controversial cases and court rulings as gro…
CIAA says Rs 700 million commission allegation in security press deal under investigation
- Nepal's Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) is investigating a bribery allegation. - The complaint claims Rs 700 million was negotiated as a commission for a security printing …
