Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026

Former Finance Minister Bishnu Paudel taken to Special Court



KATHMANDU: CPN-UML Vice-chair and former Finance Minister Bishnu Paudel has been taken to the Special Court following his detention in Surkhet and subsequent investigation in Kathmandu.

Paudel, who was arrested from Surkhet on Monday, was brought to Kathmandu and presented before the Department of Money Laundering Investigation earlier today.

He was kept at the department for around two hours before being taken to the Special Court for further legal proceedings.

Authorities have not yet publicly disclosed detailed charges related to the case.

The development comes as legal and investigative agencies continue their procedures, with further details expected after court proceedings move ahead.

Publish Date : 23 June 2026 15:23 PM

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