Police have sent former minister and Congress leader Deepak Khadka to the Department of Money Laundering Investigation for further action.
According to AIG Dr. Manoj KC of the Central Investigation Bureau, the department will now handle the investigation and prosecution of the case against Khadka. The department will also be responsible for presenting him before the court to seek an extension of custody if required.
Khadka, who previously served as Minister for Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation, was arrested by the CIB on Sunday morning. During the Janajati movement in Bhadra, protesters vandalized and set fire to his residence.
After the arson, videos circulated on social media showing burnt Nepali and foreign currency notes inside his house.
The Department of Money Laundering Investigation is investigating the matter related to the burnt cash found at his residence. Earlier, the department had collected fragments of burnt notes and ash from the house and surrounding area as part of the investigation.
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