Three Arrested for Embezzlement at Nepal Children's Organization

Kathmandu. Police have arrested 3 people on charges of embezzling funds from the Nepal Children's Organization located in Nakshal. A high-ranking official from the CIB told Ratopati that 3 people have been taken into custody for investigation. Those arrested are 51-year-old Rajendra Kumar Shrestha, 62-year-old Omkrishna Shrestha, and 54-year-old Asha Shrestha.

They have been arrested for investigation based on the report of the High-Level Investigation Committee 2077. The arrested individuals are members and secretaries who worked in the executive committee of Bal Mandir. The accused are alleged to have embezzled funds meant for the maintenance and education of children at Bal Mandir.

Previously, police had investigated and filed a case against individuals for taking advantage by renting out the land of the Nepal Children's Organization in Nakshal at a low price for 79 years. In that case, 20 people, including the then chairperson of Bal Mandir, Rita Singh, were investigated.

It was found during the investigation that former office bearers had made an agreement with Brihaspati Vidya Sadan at a low price until the year 2132 BS, setting a monthly rent of 9 lakh rupees. The Nepal Children's Organization's steering committee has already decided to cancel the old agreement.