Everything You Need to Know About Deepak Khadka’s Arrest, Controversies and Supreme Court Release
Summary
Nepali Congress leader Deepak Khadka was arrested on March 29, 2026, over money laundering linked to burnt currency found after his residence was set ablaze during 2025 protests. The Supreme Court ordered his release on April 16, citing illegal arrest procedures, amid ongoing corruption and financial investigations.
Key Points
- Deepak Khadka was arrested in March 2026 over money laundering related to burnt currency after his Budhanilkantha residence was set on fire during 2025 Gen Z protests.
- He faces multiple probes for corruption and tax evasion, including illegal land occupation and procurement irregularities in a major hydropower project.
- His arrest and remand were ruled illegal by the Supreme Court on April 16, 2026, which ordered his immediate release with travel restrictions.
- The case highlights issues of political-business conflict of interest, governance, and judicial oversight in Nepal's energy and political sectors.
