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Lawmakers Question Alleged PMO Pressure on CIAA Over Seven Hour Passport Case Meeting

Lawmakers Warn Against Attempts To Turn CIAA Into Government Branch As They Raise Concerns Over Reports That CIAA Officials Were Kept At The Prime Minister’s Office For Seven Hours Over A Passport Procurement Case

2 days ago

Ambassador Appointments Delayed As Political Tension Between Prime Minister And Foreign Minister Grows

Nepal’s ambassador appointment process has been delayed after five career diplomats recommended by Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal failed to receive Cabinet approval. The delay comes as reported tension between Prime Minister Balendra Shah and the foreign minister grows, while Nepal continues to face ambassador vacancies in up to 22 diplomatic missions.

Jul 28

Money Laundering Department Summons Deuba’s Son Jaybir For Statement

The Department of Money Laundering Investigation has issued a seven-day summons to Jaybir Singh Deuba for questioning over alleged suspicious transactions and unusual asset growth on Monday, July 6, 2026.

Jul 7

Former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli Named In Statement Over Controversial Passport Tender Split

A statement given to Nepal's anti-corruption agency has linked former Prime Minister and UML chairman KP Sharma Oli to the controversial passport procurement process, with a Foreign Ministry official claiming he instructed authorities to split the tender into two packages. The allegation has surfaced as the CIAA pursues a corruption case over the passport contract, arguing that dividing the tender may have facilitated irregularities and caused financial losses to the state.

Jun 24

CIAA Expands E-Passport Investigation As Former Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba Is Asked To Appear

The CIAA has brought former Foreign Minister Dr. Arzu Rana Deuba into its investigation into the e-passport procurement case and has issued a notice asking her to appear for questioning. The inquiry, which already involves several detained officials, is examining allegations of irregularities in the passport tender process that may have caused significant financial losses to the state.

Jun 17

Passport Procurement Investigation Deepens As CIAA Detains Department Chief

The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has detained Passport Department Director General Tirtha Raj Aryal as part of an investigation into alleged irregularities in the e-passport procurement process. The case involves complaints over tender conditions, contract awards worth billions of rupees, and allegations that influential political and business figures attempted to influence the procurement process.

Jun 16