KATHMANDU: The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has taken action by filing a corruption case against 18 individuals, including Nepal Telecom Managing Director Sangita Pahadee.

The case has been forwarded to the Special Court. The CIAA alleges irregularities involving Nepal Telecom’s billing system, maintenance fees, and other financial discrepancies that have caused a loss of Rs 330 million to the state.

During the investigation, statements were recorded from former Chief Secretary Dr. Baikuntha Aryal, about 30 employees including two joint secretaries, and members of the Nepal Telecom Board of Directors.