Special Court Allows Seven-Day Custody for Vishnu Poudel for Investigation

Summary

Special Court Kathmandu extended the custody of CPN-UML Vice-Chairman Bishnu Poudel for seven days for investigation into suspicious financial transactions involving businessman Deepak Bhatta.

Key Points
  • Special Court Kathmandu approved a seven-day custody extension for Bishnu Poudel.
  • Poudel is the Vice-Chairman of CPN-UML and a former minister.
  • The investigation pertains to suspicious money laundering transactions involving businessman Deepak Bhatta.
  • Poudel was arrested in Surkhet and brought to Kathmandu for further investigation.
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