POKHARA: A case has been filed against Rabi Lamichhane, former Home Minister, who was arrested from Banasthali, Kathmandu, on charges of fraud involving the savings of a cooperative organization.
Shanti Devi Sharma, Assistant Attorney General of the District Attorney’s Office, Kaski, filed a case against Lamichhane, claiming over Rs 270 million in relation to money laundering.
The case alleges that Lamichhane has not disclosed the source of Rs 278,944,705, which is considered to be of illicit origin.
Additionally, the case includes Lamichhane’s associate, former DIG Chhabilal Joshi, who is linked to the Gorkha Media Network.
Investigations have revealed assets worth Rs 743,471,550 under Joshi’s name, the origin of which remains undisclosed. Joshi has been in police custody since his arrest.
The District Attorney’s Office has also requested the seizure of assets belonging to Gitendra Babu Rai (GB Rai), who is currently absconding along with Lamichhane and Joshi.
The case against Lamichhane includes charges of cooperative fraud, organized crime, and money laundering.
Joshi and Lamichhane were arrested both in connection with the embezzlement of savings from the Surya Darshan Cooperative Society, based in Pokhara.
Three other individuals are also in custody as part of the investigation.
The case against Lamichhane was formally filed in the district court on the 91st day after the arrest of his associate, Chhabilal Joshi.
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