Rayamajhi gets four years in prison, Khand two in fake Bhutanese refugee scam
Summary
Former deputy prime minister Top Bahadur Rayamajhi and former home minister Bal Krishna Khand were sentenced to prison for their involvement in the fake Bhutanese refugee scam, which involved passing Nepali citizens as Bhutanese refugees to the US.
Key Points
- Top Bahadur Rayamajhi sentenced to four years in prison with a Rs40,000 fine for his role in the fake Bhutanese refugee scam.
- Bal Krishna Khand sentenced to two years in prison with a Rs20,000 fine as an accomplice in the scam.
- Sixteen individuals convicted on charges including forgery, fraud, organised crime, and offences against the state.
- The scam damaged Nepal's international reputation and directly undermined the dignity of Nepali citizens, leading to charges of offences against the state.
