Special Court orders bail for five in e-passport corruption case
Summary
The Special Court in Kathmandu has granted bail to five individuals involved in the alleged e-passport procurement corruption case, including former Department of Passports officials and a company representative.
Key Points
- The Special Court ordered bail for five individuals involved in the e-passport corruption case.
- Bail amounts ranged from Rs 300,000 to Rs 500,000 for former government officials and a company representative.
- Two individuals were released on simple recognizance without bail.
- CIAA filed the corruption case against 18 individuals and two foreign companies for irregularities in e-passport procurement and printing.
- The case highlights concerns over transparency and senior bureaucrats' roles in Nepal's public procurement system.
