Nepal, May 1 -- A newly formed high-level Asset Investigation Commission has been handed sweeping powers to probe the wealth of around 10,000 individuals-bringing former Supreme Court justices and former chiefs of the Nepali Army under scrutiny for the first time.

A newly formed high-level Asset Investigation Commission has been handed sweeping powers to probe the wealth of around 10,000 individuals-bringing former Supreme Court justices and former chiefs of the Nepali Army under scrutiny for the first time.

Commission Spokesperson Ganesh KC said preparations are in the final stage. "The government has already defined our scope of work. We will begin operations within a few days," he said.

The Cabinet constituted the commission under t...