Court allows seven-day remand of ex-minister Khadka in money laundering probe
Summary
The Kathmandu District Court has permitted a seven-day remand for former minister Deepak Khadka in a money laundering investigation linked to burnt cash at his residence during protests.
Key Points
- Kathmandu District Court approved a seven-day remand for former minister Deepak Khadka for money laundering investigation.
- Khadka was arrested following an urgent warrant and produced in court for custody extension.
- The investigation relates to burnt banknotes found at Khadka's house during Gen Z-led protests after September 9 unrest.
- Other political figures, including former home minister Ramesh Lekhak and CPN-UML chair KP Sharma Oli, were also presented for remand hearings.
