Investigation into assets of three former prime ministers and two former ministers begins
Summary
The Department of Money Laundering Investigation has launched probes into the assets of former Nepali prime ministers and ministers over alleged illegal wealth accumulation through abuse of office. Investigations cover multiple agencies and evidence, including forensic reports from residences attacked during protests.
Key Points
- The Department of Money Laundering Investigation has initiated scrutiny of assets of former prime ministers Sher Bahadur Deuba, KP Sharma Oli, Pushpa Kamal Dahal, and former ministers Arzu Rana Deuba and Deepak Khadka for suspected illicit wealth accumulation.
- Information is being gathered from Nepal Rastra Bank, the Securities Board, the Company Registrar, Land Management, banks, and law enforcement agencies across Nepal.
- Evidence collection includes forensic analysis of burnt currency and ashes from homes set on fire during September 9 protests targeting key political figures.
- The probe examines wealth, companies, and transactions across three generations, marking the first formal financial investigation of these longstanding political leaders following the interim government formation post-protests.
