Nepal Charges ex-PM Madhav Nepal and 96 Others Over Land Swap

· Investigations · Nepal

Nepal's anti-graft body charged former Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal, ex-minister Minendra Rijal and 95 others with corruption over a 2009 land swap that authorities say caused millions in losses. The case targets a former premier and a former cabinet minister alongside dozens of other defendants, making it one of the country's most prominent graft prosecutions. The charges stem from a transaction dating back more than a decade, and the outcome will test how far Nepal's institutions will pursue senior political figures.

Why it matters：Prosecuting a former premier signals how aggressively Nepal's anti-corruption institutions are willing to pursue senior politicians, a test case for accountability in the region.

Key points

  • Former PM Madhav Kumar Nepal and ex-minister Minendra Rijal are among the accused.
  • 95 other people were also charged.
  • The allegations concern a 2009 land swap causing millions in losses.

Sources (original reporting)

More stories from this day