Kathmandu, May 22
The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed a corruption case in a special court against the former executive director of Surakshan Printing Center, Bikal Poudel, on charges of corruption.
According to the CIAA, Poudel’s savings were disproportionately high compared to his income. The authority accused Poudel of acquiring illegal wealth amounting to Rs 620 million, alleging that he had hidden money in Singapore and the USA.
On Tuesday, a special court found him guilty and sentenced him to 2 years imprisonment for corruption related to Surakshan Printing Center. The court also ordered him to pay Rs 254.7 million as restitution and imposed an equal amount as a fine.
Two more cases against Bikal Poudel are pending in the special court. These cases, filed by the CIAA, allege that he obtained a government position by submitting false information and made unnecessary purchases at the Surakshan Printing Center.
The CIAA has also reached the final stage of its investigation into Poudel’s illegal wealth acquisition.
