Inam Sapkota's seized mobile phones were at Kumar Ben's residence for two days, forensic test confirms
Summary
Forensic testing confirmed that Inam Sapkota’s seized mobile phones remained at Kumar Ben’s residence in Jwagal, Lalitpur for two days before going for examination, deepening questions over evidence handling in a money laundering probe. The case has also drawn in officials linked to Prime Minister Balen Shah’s secretariat and allegations of interference in the police investigation.
Key Points
- Forensic evidence placed Sapkota’s seized phones at a location near Kumar Ben’s residence in Jwagal, Lalitpur on the night of October 2.
- Police sources say the phones were kept outside official custody for two days and that WhatsApp and Facebook were accessed, screenshots were taken, and some messages were deleted.
- The controversy has raised concerns about interference from people linked to Prime Minister Balen Shah’s secretariat in the money laundering investigation.
- Supreme Court Justice Hari Prasad Phuyal also said Sapkota had contacted him claiming links to the prime minister and seeking influence over court matters.
