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Special Court sentences LDT engineer to six years in prison for corruption

KATHMANDU, June 13: Saroj Bhattarai, an engineer employed by the Lumbini Development Trust, has been sentenced to six years in prison following his conviction in a corruption case.
By Republica

KATHMANDU, June 13: Saroj Bhattarai, an engineer employed by the Lumbini Development Trust, has been sentenced to six years in prison following his conviction in a corruption case.


The Special Court issued the complete verdict today, affirming Bhattarai's guilt after his initial conviction on June 6.


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In addition to the prison term, the Special Court has imposed a fine of Rs 8 million on him.


The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) had filed the case against Bhattarai, accusing him of illegally accumulating wealth.


 

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