Middleman Claims Former Chief Justice Cholendra Used Him
Summary
Middleman Inam Sapkota, held on money laundering charges, says former Chief Justice Cholendra Shamsher Rana and his team used him in financial dealings tied to court cases. Police are also investigating former Investment Board CEO Sushil Bhatta and several political figures mentioned in the alleged network.
Key Points
- Police arrested Inam Sapkota on October 14 after his links to former Chief Justice Cholendra Shamsher Rana became clear.
- Inam told investigators that Rana and his team used him to arrange financial dealings and influence cases involving Deepak Bhatta and Sulabh Agarwal.
- He said he was introduced to Rana through Rana's son and later connected with Congress leaders including Balkrishna Khand and Sher Bahadur Deuba.
- WhatsApp messages and land-related documents were also found linking Inam with Nepali Congress figures Umesh Shrestha and others.
