Third corruption case filed over China-funded Pokhara airport, 21 charged
Summary
Nepal's anti-corruption body has filed a third corruption case against 21 individuals, including Chinese officials, over misuse of funds during the construction of Pokhara International Airport, seeking recovery of Rs461.58 million.
Key Points
- Nepal's CIAA filed a corruption case against 21 individuals including Chinese officials over Rs461.5 million misappropriation in Pokhara Airport construction.
- The case involves misuse of consultancy funds and violations of contract and procurement laws.
- The CIAA has demanded recovery of Rs461.58 million from various officials and the contractor China CAMC Engineering Co Ltd.
- This is the third corruption case related to the Chinese-funded Pokhara International Airport project, with previous cases involving larger amounts and additional individuals.
