Government to Form High-Powered Committee to Investigate Assets, Combat Corruption
Summary
The government is forming a high-powered committee within 15 days to investigate asset concealment and corruption among political office bearers and public officials from the last two decades, following a new governance reform agenda.
Key Points
- The government will form a powerful committee within 15 days to combat corruption and asset concealment.
- Committee members will include experts in law, finance, revenue, and investigation, along with agency representatives.
- The committee will investigate assets of political and public office holders from 2062/63 BS to 2082/83 BS in the first phase.
- A restructuring plan for the National Vigilance Centre will be implemented within 30 days to enhance transparency and accountability.
