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Supplementary charge sheet filed against 19 in Surya Darshan Cooperative fraud case


21 December 2024  

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KATHMANDU: The Kaski District Attorney’s Office has filed a supplementary charge sheet against 19 individuals, including Gitendra Babu Rai (GB Rai), the chair of Surya Darshan Cooperative, in connection with a large-scale savings fraud case.

Kaski District Court’s Acting Administrative Officer Khem Narayan Lamichhane confirmed the development, stating that additional charges and damages have been claimed in the updated filing.

The original charges accused the defendants of defrauding Rs 1.11 billion. However, the supplementary charge sheet has increased the claimed amount by Rs 400 million, bringing the total alleged damages to Rs 1.51 billion.

“Today, we received a supplementary charge sheet from the government attorney’s office, adding significant amounts to the earlier charges,” said Lamichhane.

The charge sheet specifies that 16 of the 19 defendants are charged under the Cooperative Section for organized crime and fraud.

GB Rai faces further accusations, including organized crime, money laundering, and violations under the Nepal Rastra Bank Act.

The case has garnered significant public attention, as allegations of systematic fraud within the cooperative sector continue to surface.

Investigations are ongoing, and additional charges against new defendants, including former home minister and RSP Chair Rabi Lamichhane, are expected to follow.

Publish Date : 21 December 2024 10:04 AM

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