Passport Tender Scandal: Director-General Aryal Under Investigation

The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has launched a high-stakes investigation into alleged irregularities amounting to millions in the passport printing and supply tender. Director-General Tirtharaj Aryal of the Passport Department has been taken into custody for questioning, marking a significant move against perceived corruption. This development, which also implicates Siddharth Thapa of Veridos and Department Director Somesh Thapa, underscores a heightened focus on accountability in public procurement. Such high-profile cases can ripple through the economic landscape, potentially impacting investor confidence in governmental transparency and overall market sentiment. While not directly a NEPSE market mover, the broader implications for governance and the rule of law are crucial for a stable investment climate.

• Passport Department DG Aryal, 3 others under CIAA investigation for multi-million rupee tender irregularities.