Rukum West Mayor Ravi KC and 10 Others Face Corruption Charges in Special Court
Summary
The Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority has filed corruption charges against 11 people, including Rukum West’s Athbiskot Municipality Mayor Ravi KC, over alleged misuse of grant money meant for a dairy cooperative. Investigators say Rs 1.71 crore was embezzled in connection with a chilling center and vehicle purchases for the cooperative.
Key Points
- The Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority filed a corruption case against 11 people at the Special Court in Kathmandu.
- Rukum West Athbiskot Municipality Mayor Ravi KC and other municipal and veterinary officials are among the accused.
- The case alleges misuse of government grants meant for Athbiskot Dairy Cooperative Society Limited, including funds for a chilling center and milk transportation vehicles.
- Investigators say Rs 1.71 crore was embezzled and are seeking recovery, fines, and imprisonment under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
