The court found that the authorities failed to establish valid legal grounds for arrest under the anti-money laundering law, which requires a reasonable belief that an accused may flee, destroy evidence, or obstruct the investigation.

Investigators accuse prominent businessmen, including former FNCCI president Shekhar Golchha, of illegally diverting funds from listed companies, manipulating share prices and violating securities laws through coordinated stock market transactions.

FATF-linked delegation tells officials to speed up reforms as concerns grow over enforcement gaps, legal changes and limited results in key sectors.

A confidential briefing note prepared by APG Secretariat, and obtained by Kantipur, describes Nepal’s progress as disappointing and warns that the September 2026 review will be the decisive moment.

Legal experts have questioned the investigation process of the Department of Money Laundering Investigation after Interpol refused to issue a Red Notice against the Deuba couple.

The auditor general’s report uncovers nearly Rs100 billion in irregularities during audits of accounts worth Rs9.48 trillion across 5,526 public offices in the fiscal year 2024–25.

Auditor general’s report uncovers nearly Rs100 billion as irregularities during audits of Rs9.48 trillion spent by 5,526 offices in fiscal year 2024–25.

The Ministry of Youth and Sports issued a final warning to National Sports Council, citing failure to act on anti-graft body’s directives related to Cricket Association of Nepal.

They are accused of causing Rs3.62 billion loss to the state through tax exemptions granted contrary to the original contract.

Former finance minister Gyanendra Bahadur Karki, ex-finance secretary Shankar Adhikari and senior officials among accused over alleged tax exemption irregularities.

Both are currently in police custody in money laundering probe as the investigation into alleged financial irregularities continues.

It seeks details on the specific charges and the current stage of the investigation.

Task difficult, but not impossible with diplomacy and strong coordination, says CIB ex-chief Malla.

A commission will investigate assets of prime ministers, politicians, civil servants and security officials accumulated since 2006.

Cabinet meeting on Monday elevates Poudel as IG Aryal retires on May 1.