Anti-Graft Body Files Case Against Two Individuals for Giving Adverse Testimony in Corruption Trial
Summary
The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed a case against two individuals for providing adverse testimony in a corruption trial related to a 2.45 million rupee bribe in Bhaktapur.
Key Points
- CIAA filed a case at the Special Court against Tej Bahadur Tamang and Sanukanchha Tamang for giving adverse testimony in a corruption trial.
- The case relates to a bribery of 2.45 million rupees involving Kumar Acharya and Tikaram Raut at the Land Reform and Revenue Office in Bhaktapur.
- The two state witnesses previously had full exemption from punishment but changed their statements in court, contradicting their earlier investigation testimonies.
- CIAA seeks imprisonment and fines equivalent to the bribe amount under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 2059.
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