Nepal Law Enforcement Challenge

Deepak Bhatta, chairman of Infinity Holdings, and associates face multiple criminal charges including money laundering, banking offences, securities fraud, and insurance violations involving billions of rupees through complex transactions tied to Jagdamba Steels.

Vishnu Singh Rajbanshi from Birtamod was arrested in Mechinagar, Jhapa, with 5.04 grams of brown heroin as he crossed from India to Nepal; border surveillance has been increased to curb trafficking.

Police arrested 13 individuals across Sindhuli, Sunsari, Rautahat, Morang, Nawalparasi East, Kailali, Siraha, and Banke with marijuana, brown heroin, Diazepam, Phenergan, and Buprenorphine.

After a resignation amid allegations, Sudan Gurung returned to Nepal's home ministry despite pending investigations and NHRC recommendations; the Prime Minister reinstated him following a committee's report clearing suspicious assets.

Home Minister Sudan Gurung announced the reopening of all crime and incident case files, including further investigation into the Narayanhiti Palace massacre and strengthening the Central Investigation Bureau.

Nepal Police arrested Yugsang Rai in Tokha, Kathmandu, seizing 20.64 grams of brown heroin, NPR 115,000 cash, a digital scale, and a mobile phone during an ongoing investigation.

Four brutal murders occurred within nine days in Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Dailekh, and Jhapa, raising concerns over rising violent crime linked to psychosocial issues and societal changes.

Police arrested 23 individuals across multiple locations in Nepal including Kathmandu and Jhapa for possession of drugs such as brown heroin, marijuana, and prescription medications.

Nepal Police transferred four Police Inspectors to different departments, including Investigation Planning, Crime Investigation, Cyber Bureau, and Communication Directorate, as ordered by Inspector General Dan Bahadur Karki.

The National Vigilance Centre found over 6,700 government employees arriving late during surprise inspections across Nepalese offices, with 1,162 employees not wearing proper uniforms, and recommended actions to enhance public office discipline.

Nepal's Armed Police Force seized 776 electric vehicles imported under suspicion of fraudulent documentation, investigating possible leaked tax information prior to the 2026-27 budget announcement; most vehicles are from Chinese manufacturer BYD.

Om Prasad Pandey, chair of Ram Janaki Health Foundation, was arrested by Nepal Police for misappropriating bank loans through a fictitious company created in Bardibas Municipality, Mahottari district.

The government announced plans to launch CCTV-equipped 'Blue Bus' services in Kathmandu Valley to address frequent harassment of women on public transport, aiming to improve safety amid calls for legal reforms and societal attitude changes.

Over 250 complaints were filed against high-ranking government and public officials in Nepal's Asset Investigation Commission covering assets from fiscal years 2062/63 to 2082 BS, targeting former prime ministers, ministers, judges, and retired officials.

Police arrested 11 individuals in Kathmandu during a week-long operation recovering 101 grams of brown heroin; two previous drug case escapees were also detained.

Police arrested 26 individuals across Nepal with drugs including Tramadol, heroin, and marijuana, seizing 590 Tramadol tablets in Kathmandu and conducting house searches in Morang yielding controlled substances.

The Nepal Embassy in New Delhi coordinated with Indian authorities to rescue 453 Nepali nationals from networking fraud and labor exploitation in Uttar Pradesh; rescued individuals were transferred to Nepal police for further action.

Nepal's National Human Rights Commission indicted former PM KP Sharma Oli and others for gross human rights violations during September protests and called for immediate prosecutions to uphold rule of law.

Low-ranked Nepal Police personnel report poor pay, long hours, and discrimination, leading to high resignation rates and grievances over working conditions and promotion delays.

Nepal Life Insurance Company Limited conducted a training program on anti-money laundering, counter financing of terrorism, and compliance, engaging senior management and board members to strengthen financial governance.

Nepal's Department of Money Laundering Investigation recommended prosecuting 29 individuals, including business figures Deepak Bhatta and Sulav Agrawal, in a Rs20 billion money laundering case involving illegal share transactions.

A high-level Asia Pacific Group delegation assessed Nepal's anti-money laundering measures, with government officials engaging to implement reforms and meet international standards amid grey list status.

The Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering warned Nepal that inadequate progress on anti-money laundering reforms risks blacklisting and highlighted unsatisfactory regulation, investigation, and enforcement.

Police arrest Laxman BK in Banke for fraudulently extorting money by promising Nepal Police jobs during recruitment examinations.

Nepal's Ministry of Law proposes criminal law amendments introducing a 'Romeo and Juliet' provision to exempt consensual adolescent relationships close in age from rape charges.

Nepal Police's request for an Interpol Red Notice against Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and his wife on money laundering charges was denied due to insufficient grounds and concerns over investigation legality.

Nepal Investment Mega Bank CEO Jyoti Prakash Pandey was arrested by the Central Investigation Bureau on charges of fraud and breach of trust related to a fraudulent auction of government telecom assets.

Nepal government advances legal reforms by abolishing 15 outdated laws and initiating the dissolution of the Revenue Investigation Department to improve efficiency and the business environment.

Investigations reveal Nepalese police misuse 'indecent behaviour' laws for arbitrary detentions without evidence, with courts often validating prolonged pre-trial custody.

Former SSP Rabindra Regmi criticizes Nepal's criminal procedure for detaining suspects before evidence collection and calls for laws to compensate wrongfully accused individuals.

The Central Investigation Bureau of Nepal Police warns the public against opening unauthorized digital links used by fraudsters to access and steal bank deposits through phishing scams.

Nepal Police Cyber Bureau reports increasing bank account thefts via cybercrime using deceptive messages that impersonate legitimate services to steal user information.