Money laundering probe into Deuba, Dahal, Oli intensifies, former minister Khadka arrested
Summary
Authorities have launched an intensive money laundering investigation involving three former Nepali prime ministers and two former ministers, resulting in the arrest of former minister Deepak Khadka. The probe follows the discovery of burnt currency fragments during protests and aims to uncover financial discrepancies and alleged embezzlement.
Key Points
- A detailed money laundering investigation has been launched against former prime ministers Sher Bahadur Deuba, KP Sharma Oli, Pushpa Kamal Dahal and former ministers Arzu Rana Deuba and Deepak Khadka.
- Former minister Deepak Khadka was arrested in connection with the probe following forensic confirmation of burnt currency found during September 9, 2025 protests.
- The investigation is supported by Nepal Police's Central Investigation Bureau and involves scrutiny of financial and asset records, corporate and land documents.
- This is the first instance where multiple former prime ministers are under money laundering investigation, marking a significant development in Nepal's anti-corruption efforts.
