Former Minister Mohan Bahadur Basnet and 16 Others Face Corruption Case Hearing

Summary

Former minister Mohan Bahadur Basnet and 16 others face a corruption case hearing over the Terramax technology procurement scandal involving unauthorized decision-making and alleged collusion in Nepal Telecommunications Authority.

Key Points
  • Former minister Mohan Bahadur Basnet and 16 others face a corruption case hearing in the Terramax technology procurement scandal.
  • The Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority claimed 3 kharba 51 arab rupees against the accused.
  • Basnet is accused of deciding to procure Terramax technology without study during Nepal Telecommunications Authority budgeting.
  • Allegations include illegal implementation attempts by former authority chairman Digambar Jha and collusion among accused members despite lack of expertise.
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