Nepal Establishes High-Level Commission to Investigate Assets of Public Officials
Summary
Nepal has formed a high-level commission led by former Supreme Court Justice Rajendra Kumar Bhandari to investigate the assets of public officials and high-ranking employees since 2062/63.
Key Points
- The Nepali government has established an Asset Investigation Commission to probe assets of public officials from 2062/63 to present.
- The commission is coordinated by former Supreme Court Justice Rajendra Kumar Bhandari and includes other former justices and officials.
- The investigation covers political office-bearers and high-ranking officials, including Prime Ministers and ministers from the past 20 years.
- Eighteen governments have been formed in the last two decades, with numerous Prime Ministers and ministers serving during this period.
