CIAA summons Arzu Rana Deuba in passport procurement corruption probe
Summary
The CIAA has summoned former foreign minister Arzu Rana Deuba to appear for questioning regarding allegations of corruption in a passport procurement contract case. Investigations involve multiple officials and companies with suspected irregularities worth billions of rupees.
Key Points
- The CIAA has summoned former foreign minister Arzu Rana Deuba for questioning in the passport procurement contract corruption case.
- More than 35 individuals are under investigation for alleged irregularities involving nearly Rs8 billion in the passport printing contract.
- Arzu Rana Deuba is currently abroad for medical treatment and has communicated her willingness to cooperate with the investigation.
- The passport procurement process, involving German companies Veridos and Muehlbauer, faced scrutiny for procurement violations, delays, and risks of supply shortages.
