Money laundering probe widens as Deuba family remains abroad
Summary
The Nepalese government's investigation into money laundering allegations involving former prime ministers and their families intensifies, with key members of the Deuba family currently abroad for medical treatment.
Key Points
- The government is intensifying a money laundering investigation involving former prime ministers Sher Bahadur Deuba, KP Sharma Oli, and Pushpa Kamal Dahal, along with other ministers and their families.
- Deuba, his wife Arzu Rana, and son Jaiveer Singh remain abroad, reportedly for medical reasons, complicating the ongoing investigation.
- The Central Investigation Bureau and Department of Money Laundering Investigation are using legal and diplomatic means, including Interpol, to continue the probe despite suspects being abroad.
- The investigation is part of a wider government effort under Prime Minister Balendra Shah's administration to scrutinize the wealth of former political leaders and officials since 1991.
