CIAA files fourth corruption case in Pokhara airport project, 14 charged
Summary
CIAA has filed a corruption case against 14 individuals, including former finance minister Gyanendra Bahadur Karki, over alleged irregularities in the Pokhara International Airport construction involving tax exemptions to a Chinese contractor.
Key Points
- CIAA filed a corruption case against 14 people related to Pokhara International Airport construction.
- Charges involve alleged tax exemptions granted to Chinese contractor China CAMC Engineering Co Ltd.
- The case seeks recovery of Rs3.62 billion in alleged damages.
- This is the fourth corruption case related to the Chinese-funded Pokhara airport project.
