Irrespective of what is written in the existing law, if information is revealed from any source about a person's dealings or account operations with any bank or financial institution in the country or abroad while investigating the crime of corruption, the Commission may order to freeze such transaction or account. According to the order of the commission, the concerned bank financial institution shall freeze such transaction or account. However, if such transaction or account with a foreign bank or financial institution has to be suspended, the Commission may order the transaction or account operation to be suspended through diplomatic channels.
(2) The commission may impose a fine of up to fifty thousand rupees on the head of the concerned bank or financial institution in Nepal who does not keep transactions or account withholding according to sub-section (1).
(3) The commission may request the details of the property of a person holding a public office or withhold such property if it deems it necessary during the investigation.