Nepal Money Laundering Probe 2026

Kathmandu District Court filed a fraud case against eight individuals related to Bal Mandir; three suspects were arrested and remanded, while five remain absconding following a 2020 investigative commission report on financial irregularities at the organization.

Standard Chartered Bank Nepal and Nepal Rastra Bank's Financial Information Unit hosted a workshop on combating money laundering compliantly with FATF standards, attended by over 140 financial sector representatives.

Nepal's Department of Money Laundering Investigation filed seven money laundering cases in fiscal year 2082/83 BS involving 121 defendants, seeking recovery and confiscations totaling approximately Rs 118 billion. The cases represent significant progress in enforcement against financial crimes.

Narayan Shrestha was arrested in Chitwan for online betting and virtual currency trading, with over USD 33,150 and NPR 5 million found in his accounts along with cash and mobile devices seized for investigation.

Critics claim Nepal's money laundering probes target political opponents and deter investors, highlighting extended detention of CPN (UML) Vice Chair Bishnu Paudel without full evidence and expanded investigative powers raising legal concerns.

Former Finance Minister Bishnu Poudel faced formal money laundering charges related to share transfers at undervalued prices, with a charge sheet filed by the Special Public Prosecutor's Office.

Three individuals were arrested for embezzling funds from the Nepal Children's Organization and Bal Mandir, involving fraudulent salary payments and asset misappropriation.

Nepal established the Property Inquiry Commission in April 2026 to investigate disproportionate wealth among political and bureaucratic elites over the past two decades. Chaired by former Supreme Court justice Rajendra Kumar Bhandari, the commission reviews asset declarations and refers suspicious cases to the anti-corruption authority.

Kathmandu District Court convicted former deputy prime minister Top Bahadur Rayamajhi and ex-home minister Bal Krishna Khand in a fake Bhutanese refugee scam involving at least Rs 288 million. Seven defendants were acquitted due to insufficient evidence, including sons of two prominent politicians.

The Anti-Money Laundering Department issued a 7-day notice to Jayabir Deuba, son of former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, for clarification in an ongoing money laundering investigation. The notice was also posted at his residence in Budhanilkantha.

Police in Biratnagar opened investigations against Abhishek Giri for organized crime and money laundering, extending his detention for examination of his criminal network and unexplained wealth.

Nepal's government postponed the decision on continuing contracts with German biometric passport firms Veridos and Muhlbauer until July 19 amid corruption cases and concerns over delivery timelines. Arrests have been made among Department of Passports officials related to these irregularities, while current passport stocks meet only half of daily demand.

Nepal's Parliament passed the Prevention of Money Laundering (Third Amendment) Bill 2083 aimed at removing Nepal from the international Grey List within two years through strict implementation and governance.

Nepal's Department of Immigration suspended Ajeya Raj Sumargi's passport following a money laundering probe involving approximately Rs 3.5 billion transferred through offshore companies linked to tax havens like Cyprus and the British Virgin Islands.

A habeas corpus petition was submitted to Nepal's Supreme Court challenging the arrest of CPN-UML Vice Chair Bishnu Paudel on money laundering allegations, citing lack of evidence and requesting his release. The arrest occurred on 2026-06-22 during ongoing investigations.

Nepal continues on the Financial Action Task Force grey list due to weak enforcement of anti-money laundering laws despite political efforts and legal reforms, impacting banking costs and foreign investment. Key compliance gaps include supervision weaknesses, illegal hundi operations, and limited traceability of illicit assets.

The Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority filed a Rs 10.13 billion corruption case against 18 defendants, including senior passport department officials and two German firms, over e-passport procurement irregularities involving alleged collusion and tender manipulation causing significant state financial loss.

Bishnu Paudel, Vice Chair of Nepal's Communist Party (UML), was arrested on money laundering charges in Surkhet and transported to Kathmandu for further investigation due to security concerns.

Nepal has remained on the Financial Action Task Force grey list for over 15 months due to insufficient legal measures and enforcement against money laundering. This status has increased foreign trade costs, remittance fees, and expenses for Nepalis studying abroad due to reduced trust from foreign banks.

The Financial Action Task Force urged Nepal to improve understanding of money laundering risks, supervision of financial sectors, and actions against illegal money transfer methods while acknowledging progress.

Nepal's National Assembly approved the Anti-Money Laundering (Third Amendment) Ordinance to enhance financial transparency and address serious financial crimes, aiming to avoid FATF blacklisting.

Ncell delayed payment of Rs 840 million in frequency fees and pending tax liabilities of over Rs 85 billion through repeated court litigations including at the Supreme Court, which reduced some liabilities but left others unresolved. This ongoing legal strategy has prolonged government revenue recovery from telecommunications taxes and fees.

Nepal’s anti-corruption body arrested four individuals connected to irregularities in an Rs 8 billion passport procurement contract involving German companies, implicating over 35 officials amid concerns over contract failures and data delays.

Former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and his wife requested cooperation from Nepal's Anti-Money Laundering Department to facilitate their return amid ongoing investigations, asking for no arrest warrants to impede their return while undergoing medical treatment abroad. A Kathmandu District Court had issued an arrest warrant, later stayed by the Supreme Court on jurisdictional grounds.

Former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and his wife requested safe passage from Nepal’s Money Laundering Investigation department amid probes, denying fleeing and cooperating while Interpol refused Red Notices due to unclear evidence.

Businessmen Deepak Bhatta and Sulabh Agarwal began statements at the Special Court in a money laundering case demanding a claim exceeding 2.63 billion rupees, based on Central Investigation Bureau reports.

Nepal’s biggest money laundering case worth over Rs 115 billion was filed at the Special Court, implicating 39 individuals and companies across multiple sectors with Deepak Bhatta as primary accused.

Investigations exposed Deepak Bhatta and associates for money laundering, banking offences, and securities fraud involving round-tripping of funds and disguised commissions benefiting Jagdamba Steels.

The Special Court ordered submission of argument notes in the corruption case against former Nepal Telecom Managing Director Sunil Poudel and 18 others, involving alleged financial irregularities and collusion during the billing system upgrade. The case was filed by the Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority for misuse causing significant state treasury losses.

Seven CEOs from reinsurance and micro-insurance companies, including former Insurance Authority chairmen, were suspended in connection with the Deepak Bhatta money laundering case.

Kathmandu District Court continued hearings in a major fraud case portraying Nepali citizens as Bhutanese refugees illegally migrating abroad, involving 30 accused including prominent politicians, approaching final stages after nearly three years.

A case with a claim of 42.14 crore rupees was filed at Patan High Court against four businessmen including Deepak Bhatta and Sulabh Agarwal, with both in custody of the asset laundering investigation department.

Nepalese lawmakers demanded a high-level parliamentary investigation into customs irregularities and manipulation of tax rates, including vehicle seat capacity alterations that caused billions in revenue loss.

Nepal Police faced criticism for making arrests before establishing clear evidence, raising due process concerns. Judiciary interventions increased to order releases when detentions lacked legal grounds.

Nepalese government agencies have paid at least 5.5 billion Nepalese rupees in arbitration awards over five years due to weak legal defenses against contractors, with 84% of 160 disputes resulting in contractor compensation and rare use of counterclaims by the government.

Former Nepal Telecom Managing Director Sunil Paudel began a statement at the Special Court on charges of illegal asset accumulation, with the Anti-Corruption Commission demanding confiscation of unexplained assets and fines totaling approximately 23.75 crore rupees. Allegations include significant transactions during his public service with only a fraction declared as legitimate income.

Nepal’s Armed Police Force seized 776 electric vehicles amid suspicions of fraudulent import documents and possible leaked tax information before the 2026-27 national budget announcement.

Nepalese officials convicted of corruption face differing pension outcomes based on conviction timing, with those convicted before retirement losing pensions, while those convicted after retirement often retain them due to legal gaps. Attempts to legislate pension revocation for retired convicted officials have not passed, affecting public perception and family benefits.

The Supreme Court scheduled a hearing for the corruption case against former CIA Commissioner Rajnarayan Pathak related to bribery involving Nepal Engineering College irregularities, following his resignation triggered by evidence of a 78 lakh rupee bribe.

Tulsi Adhikari's detention hearing began at Lalitpur District Court on money laundering, criminal gains, and fraud charges involving over six crore Nepalese rupees. He was arrested in Thailand and brought to Kathmandu for the proceedings.

Civil servants convicted of corruption lose jobs and pensions if convicted during service, but retired officials convicted later retain pensions due to legal gaps, prompting calls for reform.

Om Prasad Pandey, chair of Ram Janaki Health Foundation, was arrested for misappropriating bank loans through a fictitious company in Mahottari.

Former SSP Dr. Ganesh Regmi criticized Nepal’s money laundering investigations as misused for political vendettas and lacking procedural safeguards, undermining legal principles.

Intermediaries defrauded the Nepalese state treasury by inflating costs through variation orders on the e-passport procurement contract initially won by IDEMIA, avoiding new competitive tenders and imposing over 1.50 billion rupees in excessive financial burdens.

A special court commenced hearings on the corruption case involving land misappropriation linked to Patanjali Yogpeeth and Ayurveda Company Nepal, with former Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal among 93 defendants, and the Anti-Corruption Commission seeking penalties totaling over 18 crore rupees.

Over 250 complaints against high-ranking government and public officials have been filed in Nepal's Asset Investigation Commission within two weeks, covering assets from fiscal year 2062/63 BS to 2082 BS, including former prime ministers and senior officials.

Hearing commenced at the Special Court against former Pashupati Area Development Trust Member Secretary Dr. Milan Kumar Thapa and 14 others over allegations of inflated cost estimates related to a cremation machine purchase. The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority filed the case.

The Nepalese government faced criticism for inaction on large-scale pre-IPO share scams involving fraudulent premium price sales and collusion within the Securities Board, causing public investor losses.

Pradeep Adhikari, former aviation chief, allegedly led a conspiracy involving threats, money laundering, and occult rituals to intimidate Nepal's anti-corruption chief Prem Kumar Rai amid major infrastructure corruption probes.

Nepal Police's Central Investigation Bureau initiated an inquiry against Deepak Bhatt and froze shares held by 56 investors and company officials under the Securities Act, 2063, as part of the ongoing money laundering probe.

The Annual Performance Review 2026 showed that out of 45 public enterprises as of fiscal year 2024/25, six were inactive and non-operational, with the government holding majority ownership in most enterprises. The paid-up capital increased to Rs 437.80 billion, while government equity slightly decreased to 91.68%.

The Central Investigation Bureau directed the Securities Board of Nepal to freeze shares and provide investment details for 56 individuals, including directors and executives of various insurance and banking firms, in a case under the Securities Act involving Dipak Bhatta.

Prem Tharu faces two cases in Kathmandu District Court for theft of valuables worth approximately 16 million rupees and related money laundering by allegedly using stolen money to purchase assets. Police initiated money laundering proceedings linked to asset accumulation through illicit funds.

Suspicions of tax evasion and foreign exchange misappropriation surfaced in Nepal's e-passport printing project involving companies IDEMIA, Capital Biz Solution, and Delta Core Pvt. Ltd., including excessive offshore commissions violating tax and foreign exchange laws.

Nepal's Supreme Court barred the arrest of former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and his wife, ruling that only the Special Court can handle money laundering cases investigated by the Department of Money Laundering Investigation.

The National Sports Council launched an investigation into alleged financial and administrative irregularities involving Cricket Association of Nepal officials, including misuse of vehicles, embezzlement, irregular foreign travel, favoritism, and bylaw violations.

Kaski District Court allowed removal of organized crime and money laundering charges against Rabi Lamichhane and others in the Suryadarshan Cooperative fraud case, proceeding only with cooperative fraud charges to expedite victim fund recovery.

Former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and his wife Arzu Rana have remained abroad amid assault and pending money laundering charges, challenging arrest warrants in Nepal's Supreme Court. Internal disputes weakened the Nepali Congress, facilitating the rise of the Rastriya Swatantra Party and Deuba's loss of party leadership.

Nepal’s Department of Money Laundering Investigation recommended prosecuting 29 individuals, including Deepak Bhatta and Sulav Agrawal, in a Rs 20 billion money laundering case involving illegal share transactions and market manipulation.

A delegation from the Asia Pacific Group arrived in Kathmandu to assess Nepal's progress in combating money laundering and terrorist financing as part of efforts to exit the Financial Action Task Force grey list, meeting with key government officials to discuss ongoing reforms.

The Asia/Pacific Group delegation warned Nepal that inadequate progress in anti-money laundering reforms risks a downgrade to blacklisting, highlighting persistent regulatory and enforcement weaknesses despite partial implementation of FATF action plan items.

Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal met with APG-ICRG officials to discuss Nepal's progress in financial governance and efforts to exit the FATF grey list, reaffirming commitment to meet international standards.

The Asia/Pacific Group warned Nepal it risks blacklisting if anti-money laundering reforms do not accelerate by September 2026, citing slow implementation of FATF directives amid political disruptions.

CPN (UML) MP Ram Kumari Jhakri accused the government of intimidating the private sector by arresting the bank CEO without cause, denouncing the action as illegal and contrary to banking law on rescheduled assets and liquidation processes.

MP Abhishek Pratap Shah called for an impartial and high-level investigation into former Home Minister Sudhan Gurung's declared assets, questioning the fairness of the current government-formed probe committee.

AML Nepal conducted a workshop for licensed real estate companies on money laundering risks, regulatory compliance, and financial crime prevention to enhance sector awareness and adherence to national risk assessments.

Nepal Police requested Interpol to issue a Red Notice for former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and his wife on money laundering allegations, but Interpol denied the request citing insufficient grounds and legal procedural concerns.

Nepal’s Auditor General highlighted Rs755.17 billion in public spending arrears with Rs88.09 billion new irregularities, recommending expansion of digital payment systems and procurement reforms to improve fiscal discipline and reduce financial irregularities in government agencies.

The Office of the Auditor General's 63rd annual report revealed Rs 88.09 billion in new arrears for fiscal year 2081/82, raising the total arrears to over Rs 7.55 trillion. The report highlighted Rs 13.83 billion in irregular expenses and Rs 36.28 billion in unsupported expenditures across all government levels, with local governments showing particularly weak financial controls including Rs 19 billion in arrears and multiple statutory breaches.

Nepal's cumulative financial irregularities reached Rs755.17 billion, with Rs88.09 billion added in fiscal year 2024–25, following audits of 5,526 government offices covering expenditures of Rs9.48 trillion.

The Auditor General reported weak financial governance in Nepal's local governments, including unplanned budget reserves exceeding Rs 7 billion and discrepancies over Rs 54 crore between bank balances and ledger accounts. Many local levels failed to comply with financial laws and regulations.

The Supreme Court granted Nepal Investment Mega Bank CEO Jyoti Prakash Pandey release on personal recognisance and barred his foreign travel pending ongoing investigations into the fraudulent auction of Smart Telecom assets.

Audits identified NPR 19.04 billion in new financial irregularities across Nepal's local levels in fiscal year 2081/82, raising total local government irregularities to NPR 22.04 billion. Issues include suspected embezzlement and unreconciled advances amid weak financial discipline.

Four banking and financial sector associations jointly urged authorities not to detain CEO Jyoti Prakash Pandey during the loan recovery investigation, citing legal protections and warning of damage to public confidence and institutional stability.

Four major banking and financial sector associations in Nepal called for a fair investigation into the detention of Nepal Investment Mega Bank CEO Jyoti Prakash Pandey. They emphasized adherence to banking law related to loan recovery and warned that the detention risks undermining public confidence and sector stability.

Nepal Investment Mega Bank CEO Jyoti Prakash Pandey’s arrest raised strong concerns among banking associations about impacts on loan recovery and business confidence, prompting sector meetings including the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry.

The controversy over the Giribandhu Tea Estate in Jhapa involves allegations of political corruption relating to a 2021 land swap approved by a previous government and annulled by the Supreme Court in 2024, which ordered the government to reclaim excess land.

The arrest of Nepal Investment Mega Bank CEO Jyoti Prakash Pandey over a collateral auction linked to Smart Telecom has raised concerns about conflicts between banking regulations and telecommunications laws among bankers and legal experts.

Nepal's Supreme Court reserved its verdict on a writ petition alleging that former Prime Ministers Prachanda and Baburam Bhattarai committed war crimes related to recruitment of child soldiers during the Maoist conflict, with calls for investigation and prosecution under international law.

Nepal Insurance Authority suspended Himalayan Reinsurance Limited from engaging in new reinsurance business until mid-July 2026 due to financial irregularities uncovered in investigations.

Nepal Investment Mega Bank stated the loan recovery and asset auction of Smart Telecom Pvt. Ltd. were conducted legally under relevant banking laws, with Rs 4.60 billion raised primarily used to repay consortium loans; Rs 380 million remains frozen to settle liabilities.

The Nepali government established a committee led by former judge Achyut Prasad Bhandari to investigate allegations against former Home Minister Sudhan Gurung, with a 15-day deadline for findings.

Jyotiprakash Pandey, CEO of Nepal Investment Mega Bank, was arrested by police in Sarlahi on charges of fraud and criminal breach of trust related to mismanagement and auction of Smart Telecom Pvt. Ltd. assets after license cancellation, involving 400 million rupees.

Jyoti Prakash Pandey, CEO of Nepal Investment Mega Bank, was arrested by Nepal Police on charges of fraud and criminal breach of trust related to a fraudulent auction of government telecom assets involving Smart Telecom Pvt Ltd.

Former Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal Director General Pradip Adhikari and two others were charged with extortion, organized crime, and threatening the Chief Commissioner of the Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority. Charges also include criminal conspiracy, Hundi business violations, and electronic transaction offenses, with one defendant evading arrest abroad.

Following license revocation due to arrears, Smart Cell's mortgaged assets are under government control, sparking disputes with banks over asset ownership and collateral auction rights.

Nepal's Department of Inland Revenue intensified anti-money laundering efforts focusing on the regulation of precious metals trade to enhance financial transparency and address FATF grey-list concerns.

The Ministry of Youth and Sports prepared to take strict action, including possible suspension, against the Cricket Association of Nepal for refusing to cooperate with investigations by withholding accounting and record documents.

Nepal provided additional evidence and legal documents to Interpol in efforts to secure a Red Notice against former PM Sher Bahadur Deuba and his wife linked to money laundering. Interpol requested further clarifications including court orders before considering the notice.

Rabindra Regmi criticized Nepal's criminal justice system for detaining suspects prior to evidence collection, publicizing accused individuals prematurely causing stigma, and lacking compensation mechanisms for wrongful arrests compared to developed countries.

Several individuals, including Biranjan Yadav and Madannarayan Shrestha, were wrongfully imprisoned for years in Nepal before Supreme Court acquittals, highlighting judicial errors, lack of compensation laws, and ongoing social stigma faced by the wrongfully accused.

Nepal's anti-corruption agency filed a case against former finance minister Gyanendra Bahadur Karki and 13 others for Rs 3.62 billion in illegal tax waivers during Pokhara International Airport construction, implicating senior officials and Chinese contractors.

The Pokhara International Airport project faces corruption allegations involving inflated construction costs and illegal tax exemptions granted to China CAMC Engineering, with financial damages exceeding Rs 12 billion, marking Nepal's largest corruption case.

The Special Court extended the remand of businessmen Deepak Bhatta and Sulav Agrawal by 12 days amid investigation into money laundering, financial irregularities involving Shankar Group companies, and potential public procurement collusion.

Nepal Police initiated the process to issue an Interpol Red Corner Notice against former Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba for money laundering while he is in Hong Kong. Necessary documents were sent to Interpol headquarters though no official response has been received yet.

Supreme Court holds hearings for habeas corpus petitions of detained former FNCCI Chairman Shekhar Golchha and businessman Deepak Bhatta in connection with money laundering investigations, with court orders for custody reviews.

The government broadened the asset probe commission's mandate to include offshore assets of senior officials since 2006-07, facing challenges in tracing and recovering illicit wealth due to legal and diplomatic complexities and fugitives evading justice abroad.

Nepal formed a commission led by former Supreme Court Justice Rajendra Kumar Bhandari to investigate assets of public officials including prime ministers and ministers since 2006, domestically and abroad. This commission collaborates with international agencies like Interpol to examine potentially illicit wealth and recommends further legal actions.

The Property Investigation Commission began scrutinizing assets of Deputy Superintendent of Police and above in Nepal's police, armed police, and National Investigation Department, excluding military officers and judges. The investigation covers officials from fiscal years 2058 to 2083 with a one-year deadline to complete.

The Department of Anti-Money Laundering initiated investigations into eight insurance companies, including Himalayan Reinsurance Limited and seven micro-insurance firms, for suspected financial irregularities related to share payments beyond official paid-up capital.

Ashish Shrestha, Chairperson of Nepal Micro Insurance, was arrested by Nepal Police's Central Investigation Bureau following a recommendation by the Nepal Insurance Authority concerning alleged offenses under the Insurance Act of 2079.

The Supreme Court scheduled a hearing for the corruption case over Bhrikutimandap land lease involving former minister Badri Nyaupane and others, where the CIAA seeks Rs 315.2 million compensation and penalties for procedural violations.

Madan Kumar Gupta, convicted in multiple corruption cases involving embezzlement and fake receipts worth 190 million rupees, faces a Supreme Court hearing in Kathmandu on appeals of his sentences and fines.

Nepal's Public Procurement Monitoring Office blacklisted seven construction firms, including one Italian company, prohibiting them from government contracting for up to two years based on recommendations from Nepal Electricity Authority.

Nepal police conducted a nationwide anti-drug operation arresting 41 individuals across multiple districts including Kathmandu and Jhapa, seizing substances such as heroin, tramadol, and nitrazepam tablets along with cash and drug scales.

The Special Court criticized the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority for its wholesale prosecution approach in corruption cases, leading to acquittals due to lack of evidence and highlighting judicial concerns over selective prosecutions.

Nepal recalled Consul General Bindeswar Prasad Lekhak in Hong Kong for supporting former PM Sher Bahadur Deuba and his wife, who are fugitives living in Hong Kong facing corruption arrest warrants.

Nepal Police arrested contractors Bikram Pandey and Tank Kumar Shrestha for unauthorized access and manipulation of tender details in the government's e-Government Procurement system to alter economic proposals before bid openings.

A corruption complaint was filed with Nepal's Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority alleging that Nepal Oil Corporation caused losses of millions by favoring traders and doubling daily oil distribution before an official price hike on 28 Falgun 2082 BS.

The Special Court in Kathmandu prepared to hear corruption charges against former Security Printing Center Executive Director Bikal Paudel for illegal wealth accumulation and overseas asset concealment, with Rs 621 million involved and partial recovery of assets.

The five-member property probe commission chaired by former Supreme Court Justice Rajendra Kumar Bhandari officially started investigating assets of political and bureaucratic elites over the last two decades, with a one-year mandate to report to the government.

An audio leak implicated Madhesh Province Deputy Inspector General Govinda Thapaliya's informants in extorting businessmen; multiple senior police officials were recalled and investigations initiated for misconduct.

The government filed a review petition against the Supreme Court ruling on the Unity Life International fraud case, contesting a clause that could return unclaimed swindled funds to perpetrators and citing precedents to protect investor assets.

Nepal's Property Investigation Commission, chaired by Rajendra Kumar Bhandari, officially started examining assets of public officials and their families dating back over two decades to identify illegal acquisitions.

Home Minister Sudan Gurung is scrutinized for asset disclosures exceeding legal land ownership limits and share investments connected to accused money launderers; political accountability concerns persist.

A writ petition was filed in the Supreme Court seeking suspension of RSP Chairman Rabi Lamichhane from parliament due to pending money laundering and organized crime charges, citing legal provisions mandating such suspension.

The GenZ Movement Nepal demanded Home Minister Sudhan Gurung's immediate resignation to ensure an impartial corruption investigation, citing conflicts of interest and undisclosed assets linked to businessman Deepak Bhatta.

Home Minister Sudan Gurung faces criticism within his Rastriya Swatantra Party and calls for a fair investigation over undisclosed investments linked to businessman Deepak Bhatta.

Home Minister Sudan Gurung pledges full cooperation with investigations into alleged business links with Deepak Bhatta and denies concealment of investments totaling over Rs 20 million.

Home Minister Sudhan Gurung is linked to undisclosed shares in Star Micro Insurance, connected to businessman Deepak Bhatt, raising transparency concerns during ongoing money laundering investigations.

The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority filed 798 corruption cases involving 4,662 defendants over five years, with claims totaling over 31 billion rupees; around 55% resulted in established guilt by the Special Court.

The Supreme Court deemed former minister Deepak Khadka's arrest and remand illegal and ordered his immediate release with travel restrictions amid ongoing probes into corruption, tax evasion, and financial irregularities.

The Supreme Court set a hearing for the habeas corpus petition filed by former minister Deepak Khadka, arrested in ongoing money laundering investigations, addressing claims of illegal detention.

A special court scheduled a hearing for corruption charges against former Health Services Director General Dr. Sangita Kaushal Mishra involving inflated procurement costs of mammography machines, causing over Rs 140 million in state losses.

Nepal's Supreme Court directed the Department of Revenue Investigation to submit files related to Nepali Congress leader Dipak Khadka, arrested on money laundering charges, to the court by midday Thursday.

The government established a five-member commission led by former Supreme Court Justice Rajendra Kumar Bhandari to investigate assets of politicians and high officials since 2006, aiming to uncover hidden wealth and corruption.

Raids were conducted on the offices of businessmen Deepak Bhatta and Sulav Agrawal, including Himalayan Re-Insurance, with documents seized; both are in custody facing money laundering charges.

The Department of Money Laundering Investigation raided residences and offices of Sulav Agrawal and Deepak Bhatta, seizing documents amid probes into suspicious financial activities involving the Shanker Group and public contract manipulation.

Former minister Deepak Khadka faces investigations for corruption, tax evasion, and money laundering, with ongoing custody granted by Lalitpur District Court and cases referred to multiple agencies.

The Department of Money Laundering Investigation transferred former Minister Deepak Khadka's money laundering case to the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority following legal amendments requiring predicate offenses.

The Department of Money Laundering Investigation requested a Kathmandu District Court to issue an arrest warrant for former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and his wife Arzu Rana in relation to money laundering investigations.

Nepal's Department of Money Laundering Investigation initiated the process to issue an Interpol notice against former PM Sher Bahadur Deuba and his wife Arzu Rana Deuba, currently abroad, for illegal asset accumulation.

The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority filed money laundering charges against Gandaki Province accounts officer Jhalak Sharma Paudel for illicit asset accumulation exceeding Rs 25 million.

Central Investigation Bureau arrested Jagdamba Group chairperson Shankar Agrawal on money laundering charges linked to suspicious financial transactions involving businessman Deepak Bhatt.

Nepal Police arrested businessman Deepak Bhatta, chairman of Infinity Holdings, in connection with a money laundering investigation involving suspicious Rs 450 million transactions and irregular public procurement related to hydropower licenses.