CIAA files corruption charges against 8 in Rukum school fund embezzlement case
Summary
CIAA has filed corruption charges against eight individuals, including a former principal and accountant, for embezzling funds meant for technology equipment and IT training at a secondary school in West Rukum.
Key Points
- CIAA filed corruption charges against eight individuals related to financial irregularities at Shree Tribhuvan Janata Secondary School in West Rukum.
- A total of over 1 million rupees was embezzled through fake procurement, fake bills, and unauthorized withdrawals.
- Former principal Hari Prasad Khanal and accountant Thak Bahadur Budhathoki face demands for imprisonment and fines equal to the embezzled amount.
- The case was filed at the Special Court under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 2059, demanding maximum punishment and fund recovery.
