Court begins hearing in fake Bhutanese refugee scam
Summary
The Kathmandu District Court has commenced continuous hearings in the high-profile fake Bhutanese refugee scam, involving former ministers, officials, and brokers accused of defrauding Nepalis with false resettlement promises to the U.S.
Key Points
- The Kathmandu District Court started continuous hearings in the fake Bhutanese refugee scam involving high-profile politicians and officials.
- Charges were filed in May 2023 against 30 defendants including former Deputy Prime Minister Top Bahadur Rayamajhi and former Home Minister Bal Krishna Khand.
- The scam involved forging documents to falsely promise Nepalis refugee resettlement in the United States, defrauding hundreds across various districts.
- Several defendants remain in custody while the court prepares to examine evidence and witness testimonies in a major corruption case.
