Ex-PM Nepal, ex-minister Rijal among 97 charged in Morang land swap scam
Summary
The CIAA has filed a corruption case against former prime minister Madhav Kumar Nepal, former minister Minendra Rijal and 95 others over an alleged illegal land swap and sale in Morang. The anti-graft body is seeking damages of Rs734.956 million, prison terms, fines and confiscation of the land.
Key Points
- The CIAA filed a corruption case at the Special Court against Madhav Kumar Nepal, Minendra Rijal and 95 others over an alleged illegal land swap and sale of public land in Morang.
- The commission seeks Rs734.956 million in damages, along with prison terms, fines and confiscation of the disputed land.
- Rijal Canning and Company is accused of exchanging and selling land that should have been confiscated after failing to use it for the approved fruit-processing factory.
- This is the second corruption case against Madhav Kumar Nepal, who is also facing prosecution in the Patanjali land scam.
