German e-passport company threatens service halt over unpaid dues
Summary
German firm Muehlbauer ID Services GmbH has threatened to suspend Nepal’s e-passport services unless the Department of Passports clears about Rs300 million in unpaid dues by Monday. The payment dispute, tied to an ongoing corruption case, could disrupt passport issuance nationwide.
Key Points
- Muehlbauer ID Services GmbH says it will halt services if Nepal’s Department of Passports does not pay its outstanding Rs300 million by Monday.
- A payment dispute over the first contract milestone has been delayed amid an ongoing corruption case and pending clearances from the CIAA and Attorney General’s Office.
- Veridos GmbH depends on Muehlbauer’s systems, so any suspension could disrupt passport issuance across Nepal.
- The company says continued non-payment violates the contract and has warned of further legal and contractual action.
