CIAA files graft case against CAAN manager Binesh Munankarmi

Summary

The CIAA has filed a corruption case against CAAN manager Binesh Munankarmi for amassing illegal assets disproportionate to his income during his tenure, including his role in the Pokhara International Airport project.

Key Points
  • The CIAA filed a corruption case against Binesh Munankarmi, manager at the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN).
  • Munankarmi allegedly amassed illegal assets exceeding his lawful income by Rs25.03 million.
  • His financial records from 1998 to 2023 show expenditures exceeding his lawful income by a large margin.
  • The case is part of broader investigations into corruption linked to the Pokhara International Airport project.
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