Anti-Graft Body Investigates KP Sharma Oli's Private Secretary Rajesh Bajracharya for Illicit Assets
Summary
The Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority has started investigating Rajesh Bajracharya, private secretary to UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli, for acquiring illicit assets linked to a bribery case involving Nepal Trust land leasing.
Key Points
- The CIAA has initiated an investigation into Rajesh Bajracharya, private secretary to UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli, on suspicion of illicit asset acquisition.
- Bajracharya submitted a 13-page wealth statement form as part of the investigation.
- The investigation relates to alleged corruption involving the leasing of Nepal Trust land by Yeti Group's Thamsherku Trekking.
- Former Prime Minister Sushila Karki faced pressure from KP Sharma Oli to remove AIG Dr. Manoj KC, who was pursuing the corruption investigation.
