Witness Charged with Perjury After Contradictory Testimony
Summary
The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority has charged Deepak Thapa with perjury for giving contradictory testimony as a government witness in a corruption and money laundering case involving Tirtha Raj Bhattarai.
Key Points
- Deepak Thapa has been charged with perjury after giving contradictory court testimony in a corruption and money laundering case.
- Thapa was initially granted immunity for cooperating with investigators but changed his statement during the trial.
- The case involves bribery related to sending people abroad on visit visas with illegal settings.
- The main defendant, Tirtha Raj Bhattarai, was fined Rs 30.2 million with imprisonment and asset recovery, and similar punishment is sought for Thapa.
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