Former minister Top Bahadur Rayamajhi, who is currently in detention for suspected involvement in a fake Bhutanese refugee scam, has been admitted to the Maharajgunj-based Manmohan Cardiothoracic Vascular and Transplant Centre.

He was taken to the hospital on Wednesday night after experiencing dizziness and low blood pressure.

Hospital chief Dr Ratnamani Gajurel said Rayamajhi is experiencing issues with his heart’s rhythm. Dr Gajurel said his health condition is stable and will be at the hospital for a 24-hour observation.

On June 16, the Kathmandu District Court sent 16 people, including former minister Rayamajhi, to jail after a hearing in the scam. They have been charged with four types of crimes—treason, organised crime, fraud and forgery. The accused have been charge-sheeted for collecting Rs288.17 million from 115 victims—ranging from Rs150,000 to Rs4.8 million each—by promising to send them to the US as Bhutanese refugees.