Special Court extends UML Vice-chair Bishnu Paudel's remand by three days
Summary
The Special Court has extended the remand of former Finance Minister and CPN-UML Vice-chair Bishnu Prasad Paudel by three days amid an ongoing money laundering investigation. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court is hearing a habeas corpus petition challenging his detention.
Key Points
- The Special Court extended Bishnu Prasad Paudel's remand by three days for continued investigation.
- Paudel was arrested on June 22 in Surkhet over allegations of money laundering related to share purchase facilitation.
- A habeas corpus petition filed by Paudel's wife is being heard by the Supreme Court challenging his detention.
- The Department of Money Laundering Investigation continues probing the case against Paudel.
