Rs 3.62bn Pokhara airport graft: CIAA charges ex-finance minister, 12 others over tax waiver scheme
Summary
The CIAA has charged former finance minister Gyanendra Bahadur Karki and 12 others, including Chinese contractor officials, over Rs 3.62 billion corruption involving tax waiver during Pokhara Regional International Airport construction.
Key Points
- CIAA filed corruption charges against 13 individuals including a former finance minister and Chinese contractor officials over Rs 3.62 billion graft in Pokhara airport project.
- Accused granted double benefits to China CAMC Engineering by illegally waiving taxes and duties.
- A separate Implementation Agreement exempted the contractor from tax obligations under Nepali law.
- The CIAA seeks imprisonment and fines equal to the misappropriated amount under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
