Buddhist Nun Ani Choying Dolma Appointed Lumbini Development Fund Vice-Chair Amidst Money Laundering Controversy
Summary
Ani Choying Dolma has been appointed Vice-Chairperson of the Lumbini Development Fund, reviving scrutiny over a long-running money laundering dispute linked to undeclared funds received in her bank account from Hong Kong. The appointment has triggered criticism over governance and the handling of the unresolved case.
Key Points
- The government appointed Ani Choying Dolma as Vice-Chairperson of the Lumbini Development Fund, prompting renewed controversy over her financial background.
- Authorities had previously frozen funds in her bank account after suspicious foreign deposits totaling about 1.65 million US dollars were received from Hong Kong.
- The article says the investigation stalled amid political influence, even after Dolma later donated money to Prime Minister-led relief initiatives.
- Critics argue the appointment reflects a broader pattern of rewarding political donations with state positions.
