Kathmandu, October 8
The Nepal Police Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) has recommended filing cases against four officials of the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) after concluding its investigation into financial irregularities and match-fixing.
The investigation found financial irregularities amounting to more than Rs 6.65 million. The CIB submitted its report to the Attorney General’s Office on Wednesday, recommending that the officials face charges.
CIB spokesperson Anupam Shumsher JB Rana said ANFA President Pankaj Bikram Nembang, General Secretary Kiran Rai, Treasurer Rabindra Joshi and Accountant Sanjiv Pandey have been recommended as defendants.
“The study of the evidence and documents obtained during the investigation showed irregularities of Rs 6.65 million. Based on that, it has been recommended to make them defendants and file cases,” said spokesperson Rana.
The CIB focused its investigation on ANFA’s financial transactions, decision-making processes and activities related to various competitions.
“We have already sent the investigation report to the Attorney General’s Office. Now, based on the facts, evidence and legal provisions mentioned in the report, a necessary decision will be made,” Rana said.
—RSS
