Bansbari land grab scam: CIB records statement of lawmaker Binod Chaudhary

KATHMANDU: The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal has recorded the statement of Nepali Congress lawmaker Binod Chaudhary in connection with the misappropriation of land belonging to the Bansbari Leather and Shoe Factory.

The CIB recorded the statement of Chaudhary today after informing Speaker Devraj Ghimire, through the Parliament Secretariat, that it has initiated investigations against lawmaker Chaudhary on suspicion of his involvement in the misappropriation of the government land.

CIB Chief Shyam Lal Gyawali said Chaudhary’s statement is being recorded at the District Government Attorney’s Office.

Additional Inspector General of Police Gyawali said Chaudhary’s statement is being recorded directly without arresting him as there is no circumstance of his absconding and destroying evidence.