Deuba’s son implicated in money laundering probe over Rs26 million transfer
Summary
The Department of Money Laundering Investigation has uncovered a Rs26 million transaction from businessman Deepak Bhatta to companies owned by Jayabir Deuba, son of former PM Sher Bahadur Deuba, amid a broader probe involving political figures.
Key Points
- Department of Money Laundering Investigation revealed Rs26 million transferred from Deepak Bhatta to Jayabir Deuba-owned companies.
- Sixteen defendants including individuals and corporations are named in the money laundering lawsuit.
- Jayabir Deuba is under investigation for suspicious real estate investments and currently abroad, believed to be in Hong Kong.
- Former prime minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, his wife Arzu Rana Deuba, and CPN-UML leader Bishnu Paudel are also implicated in the probe.
