Former Nepal Minister Charged for Fraud and Money Laundering

On December 16, 2024, Rabi Lamichhane, former Home Minister and RSP Chair, faced allegations of cooperative fraud, organized crime, and money laundering. Accused of embezzling funds from Pokhara’s Suryadarshan Cooperative alongside four others, including former DIG Chhabilal Joshi, Lamichhane was arrested on November 18 in Kathmandu.