Former minister and Nepali Congress leader Deepak Khadka has been arrested by Nepal Police in connection with a money laundering investigation, officials said on Sunday.
A team from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) took Khadka into custody as part of an ongoing probe under anti-money laundering laws. CIB Chief Manoj Kumar KC confirmed the arrest and said it was necessary to advance the investigation.
Authorities stated that the case gained momentum following recent developments and emerging evidence linked to alleged undisclosed cash.
On Bhadra 24 (early September), Khadka’s residence in Budhanilkantha was set on fire by protesters during a demonstration. In the aftermath, a video widely circulated on social media appeared to show large amounts of cash recovered from the house and scattered.
Police said the arrest is part of efforts to verify the authenticity of those claims and to examine all aspects of the case. The investigation remains ongoing, with authorities conducting a comprehensive review of the evidence.
