Nepal asset probe to target officials’ wealth, including abroad
Summary
Nepal has formed a commission to investigate assets, including those held abroad, of officials from local government chiefs to the prime minister dating back to 2006. The body will collaborate with agencies like Interpol to examine wealth suspected of being acquired illegally.
Key Points
- Nepal has constituted a commission chaired by former Supreme Court justice Rajendra Kumar Bhandari to investigate assets of public officials since 2006.
- The inquiry covers a wide range of officials including prime ministers, ministers, civil servants, military officers, and family members both domestically and abroad.
- The commission will prioritize investigations based on risk factors such as previous complaints, disciplinary actions, and disproportionate wealth.
- The commission is empowered to collect evidence confidentially, collaborate with international agencies, and recommend further legal actions through the Prime Minister’s Office.
