KATHMANDU, April 18: Brigadier General Roshan Khadka of the Nepali Army (NA) has been taken into military custody for investigation over allegations of embezzling funds from the Welfare Fund.
“A preliminary inquiry is underway concerning irregularities in the Welfare Fund,” a senior military official confirmed.
Sources said Khadka was detained on Wednesday. The NA has launched an internal investigation into the alleged misappropriation of approximately 70 million rupees from the Fund.
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Earlier, the NA’s Welfare Directorate had formed a 'Court of Inquiry Board' led by Major General Uttam Sapkota to probe financial irregularities within the Housing and Insurance Section during the Fiscal Years (FYs) 2021/22 and 2022/23.
Asked about Khadka’s detention, NA Spokesperson Brigadier General Gaurav KC said he was unaware about it. “I have no information on this matter,” he said.
The Inquiry Board led by Major General Sapkota has found that financial embezzlement took place through the collusion of Colonel Samir Gurung, Lance Corporal Tikaram Gotame, and Warrant Officer Rabindra Lungeli, who were assigned to the Housing and Insurance Section at the time.
Sources said Gurung has already traveled abroad.
