Nepal’s Hong Kong consul under fire for helping fugitive Deuba couple
Summary
Nepal's Consul General in Hong Kong, Bindeswar Prasad Lekhak, has been recalled for supporting former PM Sher Bahadur Deuba and his wife, who are fugitives residing in Hong Kong amid arrest warrants for corruption allegations.
Key Points
- Nepal recalled its Consul General in Hong Kong, Bindeswar Prasad Lekhak, for supporting fugitive former PM Sher Bahadur Deuba and his wife.
- Deuba couple is on the fugitive list after a Kathmandu District Court issued an arrest warrant against them in April related to corruption investigations.
- The Deubas have been living in Hong Kong since April and are supported by the consul general despite the warrant.
- The government froze all movable and immovable assets linked to the Deubas and family members.
- Sher Bahadur Deuba denies wrongdoing, claiming transparency and compliance with laws during his tenure.
