Anti-Graft Body Files Corruption Case Against Former Ward Chairman, Secretary in Bara, Nepal
Summary
Nepal's Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority has filed a corruption case against a former ward chairman and secretary in Bara for undervaluing land to embezzle revenue.
Key Points
- The CIAA filed a corruption case against four individuals including a former ward chairman and secretary in Kalaiya Sub-Metropolitan City, Bara.
- They colluded to undervalue land by falsifying details about the house and road access to reduce its assessed value.
- The fraudulent land valuation led to a government loss of NPR 694,651 from registration fees and capital gains tax.
- The commission seeks compensation and fines totaling NPR 694,651 along with imprisonment for the accused under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
