Who is Inam Sapkota, the man linked to Cholendra Rana and top police officials?
Summary
Police are investigating Inam Sapkota over alleged links to former chief justice Cholendra Shumsher Rana, senior police officials, judges and politicians in a widening judicial corruption probe. The case has also led to money-laundering scrutiny, raids on homes and the dismissal of senior security officials.
Key Points
- Police traced repeated calls between former chief justice Cholendra Shumsher Rana and Inam Sapkota, which opened a wider investigation into alleged judicial and security-linked collusion.
- Investigators say Sapkota acted as an intermediary for promotions, court influence and contacts involving politicians, judges and police officials, while also maintaining links to detainees and business figures.
- The Department of Money Laundering Investigation has taken over parts of the probe after finding a company in Sapkota’s name in Singapore and an apartment in Dubai.
- The investigation has also triggered action against senior officials, including the dismissal of Armed Police Force Additional Inspector General Banshiraj Dahal over his links with Rana.
