Nepal Arrests Former Energy Minister Deepak Khadka Over Money Laundering

Nepal's Central Investigation Bureau arrested former energy minister Deepak Khadka in a money laundering probe.

“After Nepal Ex-PM Oli, Former Energy Minister Deepak Khadka Arrested In Gen Z Protests Nepal police arrested former Energy Minister Deepak Khadka for alleged money laundering, following a request from the Department of Money Laundering Investigation”

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The Department of Money Laundering Investigation had requested police action.

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Khadka is the third person from the Oli government arrested in less than 72 hours.

During the Gen Z protests, Khadka's residence was set ablaze.

Videos showed protesters throwing cash found inside into the air.

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Khadka was accused of receiving financial benefits in exchange for facilitating licences and contracts.

Khadka's arrest came a day after Oli and Lekhak were arrested on homicide charges.

“Police in Kathmandu arrested Nepal's former energy minister and Nepali Congress leader, Deepak Khadka, on Sunday morning”

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76 people were killed in the suppression of the Gen Z movement.

The new government unveiled a 100-point reform agenda.

The CIB is investigating the assets of three former prime ministers.

Khadka was implicated in alleged misappropriation of land.

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The Department of Money Laundering Investigation prompted these investigations.