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Asset Investigation Commission Orders Officials to Submit Property Details; Public Urged to Report Suspicious Wealth

Nepal's Asset Investigation Commission has directed public officials who have served since 2005/06 to submit detailed declarations of their assets within one month, intensifying efforts to investigate suspected illicit wealth accumulation. The commission has also invited the general public to report any public officials suspected of illegally accumulating wealth through corruption or other criminal activities, assuring whistleblower confidentiality.

• The commission's directive applies to a broad range of incumbent and former public officials, including Prime Ministers, ministers, Members of Parliament, constitutional office bearers, former Chief Justices, retired judges, and senior security and civil administration officials.
• The Asset Investigation Commission is seeking information on "abnormal earnings and suspicious wealth accumulation" by political representatives and civil servants, noting that assets may be concealed under the names of family members, relatives, associates, or third parties.
• Complaints can be filed against any public office holder, regardless of whether they fall under the commission’s automatic investigation framework, with whistleblowers' identities kept confidential.
• The Auditor General's report, submitted to President Ramchandra Paudel, flagged rising government irregularities and a decline in accountability, transparency, and financial discipline in public institutions.