Impeachment filed against Passport Department officials over e-passport corruption
Summary
The Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority filed charges against Department of Passports officials and two German companies over corruption in e-passport printing and system procurement causing losses exceeding 10 billion rupees.
Key Points
- The Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority filed a charge sheet against Passport Department officials and foreign companies for corruption exceeding 10 billion 13 crore rupees.
- Officials altered tender conditions violating Public Procurement Act to award contracts to German companies Mulbauer and Veridos.
- Cases filed against department officials and company representatives with demands for imprisonment, fines, and recovery of funds.
- The passport printing and system management work has not yet started despite the contracts awarded in 2081 BS.
