Pratik Thapa Released from Custody in Refugee Scam Case
Summary
Pratik Thapa, son of former Home Minister Ram Bahadur Thapa, was released from custody on bail in the Bhutanese refugee scam case and presented before investigative authorities.
Key Points
- Pratik Thapa was released from custody after being presented to the Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority and the Department of Money Laundering Investigation.
- He was released on bail by the Commission after it was determined he did not hold public office.
- Pratik Thapa was one of seven people acquitted out of 30 charged in the Bhutanese refugee quota fraud case.
- Eight accused individuals remain absconding after the case verdict.
