A money laundering case has been filed at the Special Court against former Finance Minister Bishnu Poudel and fifteen others by the Department of Money Laundering Investigation.
The Department of Money Laundering Investigation has filed case against former Finance Minister and Nepal Communist Party (UML) Vice-Chairman Bishnu Poudel and 15 others in Special Court on Thursday. The department filed the lawsuit against six individuals, including Poudel, and ten different companies.
Accused of Helping in Money Laundering
According to the information from Special Court, former Minister Poudel and others were charged for playing the role of accomplices in businessman Deepak Bhatt money laundering activities. They are accused of being involved and helping in the laundering process.
Large Fine and Asset Confiscation Claimed
The department has claimed a fine of Rs 20 crore 90 lakh from former Finance Minister Poudel in the lawsuit. Along with this, the department has also demanded to confiscate Rs 6 lakh 34 thousand which is currently in his bank account.
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