KATHMANDU: The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed another corruption case against former Managing Director of the National Information Technology Center (NITC), Sunil Paudel.
The case alleges that Paudel accepted bribes while procuring security equipment.
The CIAA has also implicated Deepak Anand, an Indian national and representative of F-Five Company in Nepal, in the corruption case.
According to the anti-graft body, Paudel and Anand colluded to manipulate the procurement process for security equipment required by the NITC in the fiscal year 2074/75 BS. They allegedly pre-determined the technical evaluation to secure the contract.
Allegations and bribery amount
The investigation found that Paudel received a bribe of Rs 30.8 million during the contract process. Additionally, he allegedly accepted a commission of 5.72% from another company, totaling Rs 128.2 million in payments.
Anand is accused of transferring Rs 30.8 million to Paudel after receiving the payment for the security equipment.
The CIAA has charged both under Section 3 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 2059 (2002). Paudel faces charges under Subsection 1, while Anand has been charged under Subsection 3. The anti-graft body has also requested additional penalties for Paudel under Section 24 of the Act.
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