CIAA files corruption case against eight Civil Service Hospital pharmacy staff over Rs 2.91 crore irregularities

Summary

The CIAA has filed a corruption case against eight pharmacy staff of Civil Service Hospital in Kathmandu over irregularities causing a public loss of Rs 2.91 crore.

Key Points
  • The CIAA filed a corruption case against eight pharmacy staff of Civil Service Hospital in Kathmandu.
  • Irregularities involved medicine procurement, expired drugs, and false billing causing a loss of over Rs 2.91 crore.
  • Pharmacy staff failed to prepare mandatory reconciliation records as required by hospital directives.
  • The CIAA demands imprisonment, fines, and recovery of losses under the Anti-Corruption Act 2059.
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