Who is Manoj KC, the officer now leading Nepal Police?
Summary
The Cabinet has assigned Additional Inspector General Manoj KC to lead Nepal Police after removing Inspector General Dan Bahadur Karki. KC is known for pushing forward the fake Bhutanese refugee scam investigation, which led to the arrests of several high-profile figures.
Key Points
- The Cabinet appointed Additional Inspector General Manoj KC as the new head of Nepal Police after removing Inspector General Dan Bahadur Karki.
- KC rose to prominence for advancing the fake Bhutanese refugee scam investigation while heading the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office.
- His team arrested three suspects in March 2023, giving fresh momentum to the stalled probe.
- The investigation later expanded to include organised crime charges and led to arrests of former ministers and senior officials.
