Congress leader Umesh Shrestha’s brother arrested in Inam Sapkota investigation
Summary
Police have arrested Mahesh Shrestha, brother of Nepali Congress leader Umesh Shrestha, in connection with the investigation into Inam Sapkota. Investigators say the case involves alleged money laundering and banking offences, with further questioning underway in Kathmandu.
Key Points
- Police arrested Mahesh Shrestha in Kirtipur during the investigation into Inam Sapkota.
- Authorities say the probe is linked to alleged money laundering and banking offences.
- The investigation expanded after police examined former chief justice Cholendra Shumsher Rana’s phone and found contacts involving senior officials and political circles.
- The government dismissed Armed Police Force Additional Inspector General Banshiraj Dahal over communications with Sapkota.
