Madhav Nepal Land Case
CIAA charges ex-PM Nepal in land swap case
What happened
Nepal's anti-graft body filed a major corruption case against former prime minister Madhav Kumar Nepal and others over an alleged illegal land swap causing large state losses.
Timeline
Damages and Land Sought
Nov 03, 11:18The CIAA said the state lost Rs 734.96 million and sought confiscation of 59 bighas, 9 katthas and 12 dhurs of land in Sunsari and Morang districts. The case was filed against former prime minister Madhav Kumar Nepal, former minister Minendra Prasad Rijal and 95 others.
97 Accused Named
Nov 03, 08:49My Republica reported that the CIAA had filed a charge sheet against 97 people, including Madhav Kumar Nepal and Minendra Rijal, in the Rs 734.956 million land scam case. The alleged fraud involved the illegal exchange and sale of land linked to Rijal Canning and Company Pvt Ltd in Biratnagar.
Charge Sheet Filed
Nov 03, 08:27The CIAA filed a corruption case at the Special Court against 97 defendants, including Madhav Kumar Nepal and former minister Minendra Rijal, over an alleged illegal land transfer and sale. It sought recovery of Rs 734.96 million in damages.
Case Filing Looms
Nov 03, 08:19The Special Court said verification work was underway as a corruption case against former prime minister Madhav Kumar Nepal over the Rijal Canning land sale was being prepared. The report said the CIAA was moving to file the case in the Special Court.
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