The acquisition and sale of businesses in Nepal have lately been shrouded in an atmosphere of doubt and suspicion, leaving the public questioning the integrity of such transactions.

KATHMANDU, Dec 5: Amid rising concerns over Malaysia’s telecommunication conglomerate Axiata Group selling its shares of Ncell, a leading private sector telecom company of Nepal, speculation is rife that the group might have made the alleged move to prevent transfer of Ncell’s ownership to the government along with securing its profits fully in the long run.