KATHMANDU, Dec 4: The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has started an investigation over Axiata's exit from Ncell on suspicion of possible evasion of taxes by the company.

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has initiated an investigation into Axiata Group's exit from Ncell, amid suspicion of potential tax evasion. The controversy surrounds Axiata's sale of 80 percent stakes in Ncell to Spectrlite UK for a seemingly undervalued amount of US$ 50 million (Rs 6.5 billion).

KATHMANDU, Dec 1: Malaysian telecommunications and digital conglomerate Axiata Group on Friday announced it will sell 80 percent of its stakes in Ncell to Spectrlite UK.