ANFA Officials Arrested Amidst Match-Fixing and Financial Irregularity Allegations
Summary
Police have arrested ANFA Treasurer Rabindra Joshi and Accounts Officer Sanjeev Pandey in a probe into alleged match-fixing, financial irregularities, and fraud linked to Nepal’s World Cup qualifier against Bahrain. The investigation is also examining opaque purchases from Kelme and alleged misuse of FIFA tickets.
Key Points
- Police arrested ANFA Treasurer Rabindra Joshi and Accounts Officer Sanjeev Pandey on October 2 as part of an investigation into alleged match-fixing, irregularities, and fraud.
- Investigators suspect financial misconduct in moving Nepal’s home World Cup qualifier against Bahrain from Kathmandu to Bahrain, including alleged misappropriation of 20,000 US dollars in ticket revenue.
- ANFA’s purchase of goods from Kelme brand seller Kamaru Trading Pvt. Ltd. without a tender is also under scrutiny.
- Police are examining alleged irregularities in 305 FIFA tickets and the accounting records related to the Bahrain match operation.
