Supreme Court to Hear Appeal in Widebody Aircraft Purchase Corruption Case
Summary
The Supreme Court is set to hear the CIAA's appeal in the corruption case involving the purchase of Widebody aircraft by Nepal Airlines Corporation, following partial convictions and acquittals by the Special Court.
Key Points
- The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing on the CIAA's appeal regarding the Widebody aircraft purchase corruption case.
- The Special Court convicted 10 out of 32 defendants, acquitting former Tourism Minister Jeevan Bahadur Shahi and others.
- The CIAA filed the appeal due to insufficient sentencing and compensation awarded by the Special Court.
- Corruption amount of approximately NPR 1.47 billion is alleged related to overpayment and contract terms in the aircraft purchase.
