KATHMANDU: The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) intends to file legal charges against Chief Secretary Baikuntha Aryal over his suspected participation in a corruption scandal. Aryal has been charged with irregularities in the acquisition of communication equipment and printing materials while serving as Secretary of the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology.
A senior official revealed that the CIAA has decided to initiate a corruption investigation against Aryal in connection with these procurement actions. The case is anticipated to be legally registered soon.