Special Court extends UML Vice-chair Bishnu Paudel's remand by six days

Summary

The Special Court extended the remand of CPN-UML Vice-chair Bishnu Prasad Paudel by six days to continue investigation into a money laundering case linked to alleged abuse of authority as finance minister.

Key Points
  • The Special Court extended Bishnu Prasad Paudel's remand by six days for continued investigation.
  • Paudel was arrested on June 22 in Surkhet over a money laundering investigation.
  • The investigation involves allegations of suspicious wealth sources and share transactions.
  • Paudel's wife filed a petition in the Supreme Court challenging his detention as unlawful.
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