The Central Investigation Bureau of Nepal Police has arrested Bhupendra Bhandari, the former executive chairman of Nepal Telecommunications Authority, over the Smart Telecom investigation.
The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police has arrested former executive chairman of Nepal Telecommunications Authority, Bhupendra Bhandari. He was taken into custody on connection with the ongoing Smart Telecom case.
Arrest from Baneshwor
A special team of CIB arrested him from Baneshwor area of capital city. The police is now keeping him in custody to run more investigations about the case.
Why Was He Arrested?
After the license of Smart Telecom got cancelled, all of its assets and infrastructure were supposed to come under government ownership. However, there are serious allegations regarding embezzlement and wrongdoings during the auction of these assets. Bhandari has been arrested to investigate his involvement in this property case.
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