Second Phase Corruption Case Filed Against Dozens in Pokhara International Airport Construction
Summary
A second phase corruption case has been filed by the CIAA against dozens of individuals and firms over alleged misuse of Rs 46.15 billion in the Pokhara International Airport construction project.
Key Points
- The CIAA filed a second phase corruption case at the Special Court in Kathmandu related to the Pokhara airport construction involving Rs 46.15 billion.
- Defendants include former and current officials of the Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, consultant firms, and Chinese company China CAMC.
- The corruption involves excessive and additional expenditures, with Rs 89.5 million lost due to consultancy contract irregularities and Rs 372 million spent violating contract terms.
- Earlier, the CIAA filed a first phase case against 56 individuals and one construction company for corruption amounting to Rs 8.36 billion during the airport's construction.
