CIAA intensifies probe into personal secretaries of former prime ministers Oli, Deuba, Dahal
Summary
The CIAA has launched separate probes into the assets of the former personal secretaries of KP Sharma Oli, Sher Bahadur Deuba and Pushpa Kamal Dahal after receiving referrals from the Department of Money Laundering Investigation. Investigators are examining bank transactions, property records and allegations tied to the Yeti Group and other controversial cases.
Key Points
- The Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority is probing the assets of Rajesh Bajracharya, Bhanu Deuba and Ganga Dahal after referrals from the money laundering department.
- Investigators have sought financial and property records from more than 20 agencies and are examining unusual banking transactions.
- Bajracharya’s case is linked to allegations involving the Yeti Group and the fake Bhutanese refugee scam, while Ganga Dahal’s financial dealings are also under review.
- The wider inquiry comes amid a broader state effort to scrutinise the wealth of politicians and officials.
