Madhav Nepal, Minendra Rijal among 97 accused in Rs735m land-swap case
Summary
The CIAA has filed a corruption case at the Special Court against former prime minister Madhav Kumar Nepal, Minendra Rijal and 95 others over an alleged illegal land transfer and sale. The anti-graft body seeks recovery of Rs734.96 million, saying the deal caused major losses to the state.
Key Points
- The CIAA filed a corruption case against 97 defendants, including Madhav Kumar Nepal and Minendra Rijal, over an alleged illegal land transfer and sale.
- The anti-graft body is seeking recovery of Rs734.96 million in damages.
- Officials allegedly colluded with Rijal Canning and Company to avoid confiscation of land in Biratnagar and facilitate an exchange for cheaper land in Banigama, Morang.
