Residences of Agrawal, Bhatta raided in money laundering probe
By Matrika Dahal Sulav Agrawal and Deepak Bhatta face allegations of manipulating public contracts, licenses, and taxes. Authorities investigate suspicious transactions between Shanker Group and Infinity Holdings.
Ex-minister Deepak Khadka faces probe over corruption and tax evasion allegations
By Matrika Dahal Khadka is under investigation after authorities refer corruption and tax evasion allegations to CIAA and Department of Revenue Investigation.
Nepal readies plan to reclaim land held by party-affiliated trade unions
By Matrika Dahal Years after mandating the conversion of free land-use rights into paid leases, several organisations continue to hold state property as enforcement lags.
Can Nepal bring Deubas back through Interpol?
By Matrika Dahal From Red Notices to diplomatic channels, a look at the legal routes, limits and hurdles in bringing the Deuba couple back to Nepal.
Anti-graft body files corruption charges against former Speaker Mahara, others in gold smuggling case
By Matrika Dahal The former Maoist leader and others are accused of causing losses totalling Rs77.86 million in the smuggling case from 2022.
Arrest warrants issued against Deuba couple in money laundering probe
By Matrika Dahal & Kiran Paudel Court order paves way for Red Notice as former PM and his wife remain abroad.
Police detain Shanker Group vice-chair Sulav Agrawal
By Matrika Dahal Investigation linked to Deepak Bhatta expands to one of Nepal’s largest conglomerates, raising questions over financial transactions, political access and regulatory influence.
Money laundering probe pulls Nepal’s Shanker Group into spotlight
By Yagya Banjade & Matrika Dahal Investigators are examining ties between the conglomerate and businessman Deepak Bhatta, raising questions over political access and transactions spanning billions of rupees.
Controversial businessman Bhatta linked to multiple irregularities
By Matrika Dahal Police arrested him from Naxal on Thursday in a money laundering case.
Businessman Deepak Bhatta under money laundering probe, barred from leaving Nepal
By Matrika Dahal The chief of Infinity Holdings is under investigation for alleged political influence and manipulation of government budget and security contracts.
Authorities intensify money laundering probe against Deuba, his family members and relatives
By Matrika Dahal & Kulchandra Neupane With Deuba abroad, questions have arisen over how the investigation will proceed. CIB chief says the process would continue in accordance with the law, regardless of the suspect’s location.
Money laundering probe into Deuba, Dahal, Oli intensifies, former minister Khadka arrested
By Matrika Dahal Department of Money Laundering Investigation pursues case after six months of preliminary enquiries, with CIB support, as probe covers top political leaders and past corruption cases.
Legality of Oli, Lekhak arrests comes into question
By Tufan Neupane & Matrika Dahal Legal experts decry the use of ‘urgent warrant of arrest’, saying it amounts to an executive overreach.
Central figure of Gen Z movement helms home ministry
By Matrika Dahal The 37-year-old Gen Z movement figure faces reform demands and major institutional challenges while tasked with restoring law and order and implementing the Karki Commission report.
13,000 people, including 612 fugitives from September 9 riots, placed on immigration blacklist
By Matrika Dahal DoI intensifies monitoring at airports and land borders to prevent fugitives from fleeing or entering the country.