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Former South Korean First Lady Sentenced To Seven Years In Luxury Gifts Bribery Case

Former South Korean First Lady Kim Keon Hee has been sentenced to seven years in prison after being found guilty of accepting luxury gifts in exchange for political and business favours. The ruling deepens the legal downfall of South Korea's former presidential couple, with her husband, former President Yoon Suk Yeol, already serving a life sentence over his failed 2024 martial law attempt.

3 days ago

Former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli Named In Statement Over Controversial Passport Tender Split

A statement given to Nepal's anti-corruption agency has linked former Prime Minister and UML chairman KP Sharma Oli to the controversial passport procurement process, with a Foreign Ministry official claiming he instructed authorities to split the tender into two packages. The allegation has surfaced as the CIAA pursues a corruption case over the passport contract, arguing that dividing the tender may have facilitated irregularities and caused financial losses to the state.

Jun 24

CIAA Expands E-Passport Investigation As Former Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba Is Asked To Appear

The CIAA has brought former Foreign Minister Dr. Arzu Rana Deuba into its investigation into the e-passport procurement case and has issued a notice asking her to appear for questioning. The inquiry, which already involves several detained officials, is examining allegations of irregularities in the passport tender process that may have caused significant financial losses to the state.

Jun 17

Nepal’s Asset Investigation Commission Faces Questions After Current PM And Ministers Reportedly Left Out

Nepal’s asset investigation commission is facing public questions after reports claimed that the current Prime Minister, Cabinet ministers, judges, army officials and constitutional office holders are outside the probe’s mandate.

Jun 4

Rabi Lamichhane And NHRC Report Bring Gen Z Protest Fallout Back Into Focus

Rabi Lamichhane’s Nakkhu Prison issue and the NHRC’s recommendation to investigate several public figures have brought the Gen Z protest violence back into Nepal’s political spotlight.

May 27

RPP Leader Gyanendra Shahi Urges Harka Sampang Not To Demand Prime Minister’s Resignation

RPP Leader Gyanendra Shahi Urges Harka Sampang Not To Demand Prime Minister’s Resignation, Saying Current Government Holds Public Mandate And Should Be Held Accountable Through Democratic Process And Parliament Instead Of Political Pressure

May 15