Former Minister Deepak Khadka Transferred to Money Laundering Investigation Department by Police

Kathmandu. Former Minister and Congress leader Deepak Khadka has been sent to the Department of Money Laundering Investigation by the police. DIG Dr. Manoj KC of the Central Investigation Bureau informed that Khadka was sent to the department.

According to him, the department will now investigate and prosecute the case against Khadka. Prior to that, the department will also take Khadka to court to extend the remand period.

Khadka, who was also the former Minister of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, was arrested by the Nepal Police's CIB on Sunday morning. During the Genji movement last Bhadra, protestors vandalized and set fire to Khadka's house.

Videos showing Nepali and foreign currency notes burning at his house after the arson were made public on social media.

The Department of Money Laundering Investigation is investigating the issue of the money found burnt at Khadka's house. The department had previously collected some burnt pieces of notes and ash from the vicinity of Khadka's house.