DDC scandals: Employees pocketed Rs 120 million meant for dairy farmers
Summary
Employees of the state-owned Dairy Development Corporation allegedly embezzled more than Rs 120 million meant for dairy farmers by diverting milk payments into their own bank accounts. The Central Investigation Bureau has arrested eight suspects, including former general manager Sanjiv Jha, and is preparing to send the case to court.
Key Points
- The Central Investigation Bureau says more than Rs 120 million meant for dairy farmers was allegedly embezzled through the Dairy Development Corporation.
- Former DDC General Manager Sanjiv Jha and several employees are implicated, and eight suspects have been arrested so far.
- Investigators say payments were diverted through multiple cooperatives and farms by manipulating milk quality and volume records.
- The case is being pursued as criminal breach of trust and organised crime, with the Kathmandu District Court allowing seven days of detention for investigation.
