Anti-Graft Body Investigates Former PMs' Aides, Ex-Minister's Associate
Summary
The Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority has opened corruption and money-laundering investigations into the aides of former prime ministers Sher Bahadur Deuba and KP Sharma Oli, along with an associate of former Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba. The probe also covers alleged irregularities tied to passport printing contracts and illegal assets.
Key Points
- The Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority is investigating Bhanu Deuba, Ganga Dahal and Prakash Bahadur Deuba for corruption and money laundering-related offenses.
- Prakash Bahadur Deuba, a Sudurpaschim Provincial Assembly member and former minister, is currently in the United States while officials seek his property declaration and statement.
- The anti-graft body had previously examined Arzu Rana Deuba over irregularities in the electronic passport printing contract involving German firms Veridos and Muhlbauer.
- Rajesh Bajracharya, the personal secretary of former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, is also under investigation on suspicion of acquiring illegal assets.
