Ex-minister Deepak Khadka faces probe over corruption and tax evasion allegations
Summary
Former minister Deepak Khadka is under investigation for corruption, tax evasion, and money laundering, with multiple agencies involved in the probes and ongoing court custody.
Key Points
- Former minister Deepak Khadka faces separate investigations for corruption and tax evasion alongside a money laundering probe.
- The Department of Money Laundering Investigation has referred cases to the CIAA and Department of Revenue Investigation for deeper scrutiny.
- Khadka was taken into custody by the Department of Revenue Investigation with a three-day detention granted by Lalitpur District Court.
- Investigations revealed discrepancies in Khadka's declared assets, bank transactions, and involvement in multiple companies, prompting multiple investigations.
