Businessman Deepak Bhatta Implicated in Major Stock Market Manipulation Scandal

Summary

Businessman Deepak Bhatta has been implicated in a major stock market manipulation scandal involving illegal trading practices and share price inflation in Nepal's securities market. Authorities recommend legal action and further investigation.

Key Points
  • Deepak Bhatta engaged in illegal stock market manipulation involving shares of multiple companies.
  • He used credit transactions through Bhrikuti Stock Broking without initial payment, inflating share prices artificially.
  • Bhatta involved family members, associates, and companies like Infinity Holdings to manipulate market prices.
  • Authorities recommend maximum legal action and have referred Bhatta and associates to Nepal Police and Attorney General's Office for investigation.
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