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Police arrest ex-minister Bikram Pandey
CIB says he was held as part of an ongoing probe into alleged tampering of tender details.
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Gaurav Pokharel
Published at : April 24, 2026
Updated at : April 24, 2026 19:11
Kathmandu
Police have arrested former minister Bikram Pandey in connection with a case involving the hacking of the public procurement system and alleged manipulation of tender details.
Pandey is also a senior leader and vice-chair of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party.
The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) took Pandey into custody as part of its ongoing investigation, officials said.
Additional Inspector General Manoj KC, CIB chief, confirmed the arrest.
Police had earlier detained six individuals in connection with the case.
Gaurav Pokharel
Pokharel is a journalist at Kantipur Media Group covering national security, defence, and good governance.
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