Vishnu Poudel Arrested in Surkhet on Money Laundering Charges

Summary

CPN-UML Vice-Chairman and former Finance Minister Bishnu Poudel was arrested by Surkhet Police on money laundering charges and handed over to the investigation department.

Key Points
  • CPN-UML Vice-Chairman and former Finance Minister Bishnu Poudel was arrested in Surkhet on money laundering charges.
  • The arrest followed correspondence from the Department of Money Laundering Investigation requesting his detention.
  • Poudel was taken into custody from Shubha Hotel in Birendranagar Municipality-3.
  • Surkhet Police handed over Poudel to the money laundering investigation department for further legal proceedings.
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