Fourteen, including Top Bahadur Rayamajhi and Bal Krishna Khand, convicted in fake Bhutanese refugee scam

Summary

Kathmandu District Court convicted 14 individuals, including former deputy prime minister Top Bahadur Rayamajhi and ex-home minister Balkrishna Khand, for involvement in a fake Bhutanese refugee scam.

Key Points
  • Kathmandu District Court convicted 14 people for involvement in a fake Bhutanese refugee scam.
  • Among the convicted are former deputy prime minister Top Bahadur Rayamajhi and former home minister Balkrishna Khand.
  • Seven individuals were acquitted, while cases against absconding defendants are on hold pending arrest.
  • The court stated the convicted were involved in organized fraud and offenses against the state.
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