Former Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba Named Defendant in Passport Printing Case

Summary

The Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority has filed a case against former Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba and others in the passport printing corruption case involving around 8 billion rupees.

Key Points
  • The Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority has filed a case against former Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba.
  • The investigation found misappropriation of approximately 8 billion rupees in the passport printing contract.
  • The passport printing contract was awarded to German companies Veridos and Mulbauer.
  • The Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers pressured the CIAA to investigate alleged violations in the bidding process.
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