Nepal's Former Speaker Charged with Gold Smuggling
Nepal's political landscape has been impacted by the arrest and formal charges against former Speaker of Parliament Krishna Bahadur Mahara, accused of gold smuggling and organized crime.
The 66-year-old veteran politician, once a prominent figure in the ruling Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Center), was formally charged on October 13 for his alleged involvement in smuggling gold worth over 85 million Nepali rupees, equivalent to around $600,000.
The charges represent a significant moment in the interim administration's effort to restore public faith in governance after weeks of chaos.
The case marks the first major corruption prosecution under Nepal’s newly-installed interim government.
- Former Speaker Krishna Bahadur Mahara charged with gold smuggling and organized crime
- Charges represent a significant moment in the interim administration's effort to restore public faith in governance
Author's summary: Nepal's former speaker charged with corruption.