CIB raids former CJ Rana, associates’ residences over money laundering probe
Summary
Authorities have launched a money laundering investigation into former Chief Justice Cholendra Shumsher Rana, raiding his residence in Maharajgunj and searching homes of several people linked to him. The probe has expanded to examine financial transactions, mobile communications, and possible links involving Inam Sapkota and others.
Key Points
- A joint team from the Department of Money Laundering Investigation and Nepal Police raided former Chief Justice Cholendra Shumsher Rana’s residence and the homes of several associates.
- Investigators are examining financial transactions, mobile communications and possible links among people regularly in contact with Rana.
- The probe reportedly expanded after examining information found on Inam Sapkota’s phone, and has also led to the suspension of Armed Police Force AIG Banshi Raj Dahal.
- The government earlier took Rana into custody for security reasons, and the investigation has since widened further.
