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Police arrest Durga Prasai on cybercrime charges
The controversial medical entrepreneur is accused of spreading rumours involving Prime Minister Oli.
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Published at : November 19, 2024
Updated at : November 19, 2024 15:18
Kathmandu
The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police arrested controversial medical entrepreneur Durga Prasai from his residence in Bhaktapur on Tuesday.
CIB spokesperson Superintendent of Police Hobindra Bogati confirmed Prasai’s arrest on cybercrime charges. He is accused of spreading rumours on social media involving Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli.
CIB Chief Additional Inspector General of Police Deepak Thapa said, “The investigation into cybercrime against Prasai is underway. Further charges of forgery and organised crime could also be pursued.”
On September 18, the Kathmandu District Court allowed police to arrest Prasai, Jeevan Pandey, and Prakash Chandra Dahal for alleged violations of the Electronic Transactions Act.
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