Anti-Graft Body Appeals Supreme Court to Overturn Bail for Former Civil Aviation Official in Pokhara Airport Corruption Case
Summary
The CIAA has appealed to the Supreme Court to overturn bail granted to Rishikesh Sharma, former Deputy Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority, accused of corruption in Pokhara Airport construction.
Key Points
- The CIAA demanded the Supreme Court cancel bail granted to Rishikesh Sharma in a corruption case.
- Sharma is accused of inflating costs during Pokhara Regional International Airport construction.
- The estimated inflation in contract cost was approximately $74 million USD higher than original.
- The Construction company China CAMC Engineering's report was allegedly used without scrutiny.
