Businessman Deepak Bhatta arrested in Kathmandu

On Thursday afternoon, a team from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police took him into custody.He has been detained in connection with an ongoing money laundering investigation.

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By REPUBLICA

KATHMANDU, April 2: Police have arrested businessman Deepak Bhatta. On Thursday afternoon, a team from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police took him into custody.

He has been detained in connection with an ongoing money laundering investigation.

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