Case against then TIA immigration chief in visa scam
Summary
The Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority has filed corruption charges against former Tribhuvan International Airport immigration chief Tirtha Raj Bhattarai and others for a visit-visa bribery racket involving illegal travel arrangements abroad.
Key Points
- The Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority filed corruption charges against former TIA immigration chief Tirtha Raj Bhattarai and six others over a visit-visa bribery scam.
- Bhattarai and collaborators allegedly facilitated illegal visit visas for 257 people in exchange for bribes, with coded notations to calculate amounts.
- Rs7.98 million and other sums have been demanded in recovery from various accused individuals and companies, including Greenline Holidays and Family Holidays Travels and Tours.
- Investigations continue into then-home minister Ramesh Lekhak and other home ministry officials for potential involvement in the illegal visa racket.
