CAAN Chief Pradeep Adhikari, former director arrested
Summary
The CIAA has arrested CAAN Director General Pradeep Adhikari and former Director Murari Bhandari on corruption charges relating to irregularities in the Nalinchok helipad construction project in Bhaktapur.
Key Points
- CIAA arrested CAAN Director General Pradeep Adhikari and former Director Murari Bhandari on corruption charges.
- Both were presented before the Special Court with a charge sheet naming six defendants.
- The corruption case concerns irregularities in the construction of a helipad in Nalinchok, Bhaktapur.
- Each defendant faces claims of around NPR 135.7 million in relation to the helipad project.
