Another Corruption Case Registered in Pokhara Airport Construction, Several Former Ministers Arrested

The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has registered a new case alleging corruption in the construction of Pokhara Airport. Several former ministers have been named as defendants, and the hearing process is underway in a special court. Previously, the CIAA had already filed a case against the same corruption charges. 24th Baishakh, Kathmandu.

In relation to corruption allegations in the construction of Pokhara Airport, the CIAA has initiated a fresh case. Sources from CIAA confirm that several ex-ministers have been listed as defendants, and the case is currently proceeding in a special court. Earlier, the CIAA had also filed a case concerning corruption tied to the Pokhara Airport project.

On 21st Mangsir, a corruption case was filed including five ministers as defendants. Subsequently, on 8th Chaitra, another case was registered regarding corruption in the airport’s construction. The case was filed against 21 individuals, including then Tourism Secretary Kedar Bahadur Adhikari, and two companies as third-party defendants.