Case Filed Against False Testimony in Corruption Investigation

19 Jestha, Kathmandu – The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed a case in the Special Court against Ishwariprasad Gautam of Triveni Rural Municipality-7, Nawalparasi, for allegedly giving adverse testimony in a corruption-related case. The ongoing case in the Special Court involves Chandrabhadur Adhikari, who is accused of accepting a bribe of 5 million rupees from a loan recipient. The commission alleges that Gautam, who appeared as a witness in this case, provided false testimony. According to CIAA spokesperson Suresh Nyaupane, a case has been registered in the Special Court demanding legal action against Gautam for his false statement as per the law.