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Arrest Warrants Issued for Ex-PM Deuba in Money Laundering

4/9/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Kathmandu District Court issued arrest warrants for former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and Arzu Rana Deuba, former Foreign Minister, in a money laundering case.
The warrants followed a probe by the Department of Money Laundering Investigation.
Videos showed burned cash linked to the couple's residence during a protest last September.
If they do not return, authorities may seek an Interpol Red Notice for their arrest.

History

Historical Context

In 2011, Nepal enacted the Money Laundering Prevention Act to address financial crimes amid rising corruption. The Gorkha Media Cooperative Scam, involving the diversion of NPR 2.58 billion, has implicated figures like former Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane and led to over 1,000 money laundering cases. This ongoing scandal highlights significant challenges in political accountability and regulatory oversight in Nepal's cooperative sector.

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Story summary

The Kathmandu District Court issued arrest warrants for former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and Arzu Rana Deuba, former Foreign Minister, in a money laundering case.
The warrants followed a probe by the Department of Money Laundering Investigation.
Videos showed burned cash linked to the couple's residence during a protest last September.
If they do not return, authorities may seek an Interpol Red Notice for their arrest.

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