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Bishnu Poudel
former finance minister
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12 days ago
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Deep research · Exaupdated 12 days ago
Bishnu Prasad Poudel, a former Finance Minister and CPN-UML Vice-Chairman, is currently facing money laundering charges filed by the Special Public Prosecutor's Office at the Special Court. The prosecution alleges Poudel abused his ministerial position to facilitate the transfer of high-value shares of Shriram Tobacco Industries to a company owned by businessman Deepak Bhatta at an undervalued price. Authorities are seeking the recovery of Rs 209 million from Poudel and the confiscation of Rs 634,545 from his bank account. Poudel was arrested in June 2026 to facilitate this investigation.
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Former FinMin Poudel faces money laundering charges; Rs 209 million recovery sought - myRepublica - The New York Times Partner, Latest news of Nepal in English, Latest News Articles
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myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com · 2026-07-16
Charge sheet filed against former Finance Minister Paudel, 15 others at Special Court - myRepublica - The New York Times Partner, Latest news of Nepal in English, Latest News Articles
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myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com · 2026-07-17
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Case filed against 16 UML Vice-Chair Poudel and 16 others with embellishment of Rs 20.90 crore – Lagani News
laganinews.com · 2026-07-16
UML vice-chair Bishnu Paudel arrested in money laundering probe linked to Bhatta case
kathmandupost.com · 2026-06-22
Former Finance Minister Poudel arrested on charges of aiding Bhatta for commercial gain - कान्तिपुर
ekantipur.com · 2026-06-23
Charge sheet filed against former Finance Minister Paudel, 15 others at Special Court - myRepublica - The New York Times Partner, Latest news of Nepal in English, Latest News Articles
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republicaorigin.nagariknetwork.com · 2026-07-17
Special Court grants seven-day custody of former finance minister Paudel | DistantNews
distantnews.com · 2026-06-25
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NP·Nepal·about 1 month ago
Special Court grants custody of former finance minister
The Special Court granted seven-day custody of former Nepalese finance minister Bishnu Poudel amid a money laundering investigation.
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NP·Nepal·about 1 month ago
Former finance minister Paudel granted custody
Former finance minister Bishnu Poudel was granted 7-day custody by the Special Court.
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