Abhishek Giri Arrested in Biratnagar

Summary

Abhishek Giri was arrested again in Biratnagar after arriving from Kathmandu, with Morang police acting on an arrest warrant in a criminal gain case. He had previously faced CIB investigation over fraud and criminal breach of trust, including allegations tied to a 21.3 crore rupee scam.

Key Points
  • Abhishek Giri was taken into custody at Biratnagar airport by Morang police after arriving on a Buddha Air flight from Kathmandu.
  • Police said an arrest warrant had already been issued against him in a criminal gain case and further investigation is underway.
  • The CIB had earlier investigated Giri for fraud and criminal breach of trust, alleging losses of more than 21.3 crore rupees.
  • He was previously arrested in another case involving alleged extortion of money from inmates at Morang Jail.
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