Court orders release of ANFA Chief Nembang, Gen Secy Rai on bail
Summary
The Lalitpur District Court has ordered ANFA President Pankaj Bikram Nembang and General Secretary Kiran Rai released on bail in a case over alleged financial irregularities and match-related misconduct. The charges also involve alleged fraud, misappropriation of funds and violations tied to a World Cup qualifier moved from Nepal to Bahrain.
Key Points
- The Lalitpur District Court ordered ANFA President Pankaj Bikram Nembang and General Secretary Kiran Rai released on bail of Rs 500,000 each.
- The case involves alleged financial irregularities, match-fixing and fraud under the National Sports Development Act and the National Penal Code.
- Prosecutors say ANFA mishandled a World Cup 2026 qualifier originally scheduled in Nepal and later moved to Bahrain.
- The charge sheet also alleges misappropriation of ticket revenue and irregular procurement of sports equipment and other goods.
