Kathmandu, June 18 -- The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA), which is investigating suspected financial irregularities in the passport procurement process, has summoned former foreign minister Arzu Rana Deuba and representatives of two German contractors involved in the e-passport deal.

A CIAA team visited Deuba's residence in ward 2 of Budhanilkantha Municipality and served a notice requiring her appearance for questioning. Ward chair Rajendra Shrestha said the commission served the notice in the presence of ward representatives on Tuesday, instructing her to appear within three days. The notice states she has been asked to appear at the CIAA office in Tangal, Kathmandu, for questioning in connection with cor...