Accused of lakhs fraud, suspect flees from police custody
Summary
A fraud suspect accused of cheating people out of lakhs has escaped from the District Police Office in Mahottari while being prepared for transfer to Kathmandu. Police suspect possible collusion in the escape and have launched an internal investigation.
Key Points
- Rameshwor Parajuli, a resident of Pokhara Metropolitan City-5, fled from the District Police Office, Mahottari after being arrested in a fraud case.
- He had been arrested by Siraha police on August 12 over allegations of fraud linked to plans involving Madhes Province ministries.
- Mahottari police had already investigated him for fraud and criminal breach of trust, and the district court had ordered bail of Rs 15,000 for each offense.
- Police said an internal investigation is underway, and the escape is suspected to have involved collusion from within the police.
