Banking News – Nepal’s Department of Money Laundering Investigation (DMLI) has filed a money laundering case against former Finance Minister and CPN-UML Vice Chairman Bishnu Paudel at the Special Court, seeking Rs. 209 million (Rs. 20.90 crore) in damages.

According to the department, Paudel is accused of acting as an accomplice in the alleged money laundering activities of businessman Deepak Bhatt. The case has been registered under the Money Laundering Prevention Act.

The Department of Money Laundering Investigation has demanded Rs. 209 million in compensation, alleging Paudel’s involvement in the offense. The Special Government Attorney’s Office filed the charge sheet at the Special Court based on the department’s investigation report.

Paudel was arrested on Asar 8 in Surkhet, where he had traveled to attend a party program. Police detained him at the event venue after receiving an arrest warrant issued by the Department of Money Laundering Investigation.

The case will now proceed before the Special Court, where further judicial proceedings will determine the outcome of the charges against the former minister.