KATHMANDU: The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has officially filed a case against Nripesh Bade, the chairperson of Ward No. 9 in Banepa Municipality, over allegations of bribery.
The CIAA has taken action against Bade for allegedly accepting a bribe in exchange for facilitating a road construction contract.
According to CIAA, Bade had demanded a bribe of Rs 1.5 million from an individual seeking services in connection with the construction contract.
CIAA officials apprehended Bade red-handed while accepting the specified amount during a recent operation.
The case has been registered at the Special Court, Kathmandu.
Bade was caught with the bribe money on January 17.
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