KATHMANDU: The Department of Money Laundering Investigation (DoMLI) has filed cases against four individuals for failing to verify the source of millions of rupees, including US dollars.
According to Department sources, Naresh Agrawal, Deepak Shah Thakuri, Manmohan Sah Kalwar, and Diwas Karki were brought before a special court on Tuesday.
Agrawal allegedly opened a bank account in the name of Diwas Karki and engaged in currency transactions in violation of Clause 1 (b) of Schedule 1 of the Money Laundering Prevention Act, 2064.
The investigation revealed his involvement in illegal sourcing, concealment, and the establishment of a banking system to gain ownership rights.
DOMLI stated that the facts establishing Agrawal’s involvement in money laundering under Clause 3 (3) of the Money Laundering Prevention Act had been confirmed.
The Department demanded a return of Rs 86,285,152 from Agrawal.
Similarly, Karki is sought to return Rs 71,220,292, Shah Thakuri Rs 88,239,565, and Kalwar Rs 37,529,815 in the case.
They face charges under Section 30 (1) of the Money Laundering Prevention Act, 2064 for the serious nature of the offense.
DOMLI has also sought the freezing of the accounts of the accused in the case.
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