Home Minister Gurung Urges Swiss Cooperation on Investigating Illicit Funds in Swiss Banks

Kathmandu. Home Minister Sudan Gurung held a meeting with the Swiss Ambassador to Nepal, Dr. Danielle Meuwly. During the meeting held at the Ministry of Home Affairs on Wednesday, Minister Gurung requested cooperation in investigating whether money illegally earned by Nepalis has been deposited in Swiss banks.  

During the meeting, Ambassador Danielle congratulated the Home Minister and wished him a successful tenure. Ambassador Danielle raised the issue of cooperation between the two governments on migration matters. Home Minister Gurung stated that the matter is currently under discussion.

Furthermore, Gurung requested the Ambassador to take necessary initiatives for bilateral cooperation in investigating whether high-ranking Nepali officials have deposited money illegally earned through corruption and other offenses into Swiss banks, and to facilitate the return of such funds upon the request of the Government of Nepal if deposits are confirmed.

Expressing respect for the Home Minister's over a decade of experience and significant contributions in the field of disaster management, the Ambassador expressed the Swiss government's commitment to cooperate in strengthening the early warning system for climate change and disaster risk reduction in Nepal.

The Home Minister and the Swiss Ambassador to Nepal expressed their readiness to further strengthen the historical relations and mutual cooperation between the two countries.