Nepal: 55 Officials, Chinese Firm Accused of $74M Airport Corruption

In Nepal, a major corruption scandal unfolds as an anti-corruption panel accuses fifty-five officials, including former ministers, and a Chinese contracting company of inflating the cost of the Pokhara International Airport by over seventy-four million dollars. The CIAA seeks to recover the inflated amount as fines, with hearings set to begin once statements are received. The airport, opened in 2023, still lacks international airline commitments, highlighting ongoing corruption concerns in the country. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.