Deepak Khadka

Case Summary

Deepak Khadka was arrested after the Department of Money Laundering Investigation requested a probe into his financial activities. Authorities suspect involvement in money laundering, supported by forensic evidence of burnt banknotes found at his residence following unrest on September 9. Beyond the laundering probe, Khadka has faced longstanding allegations of corruption during his tenure as energy minister, including accepting financial benefits in exchange for facilitating hydropower project licences and contracts. He has also been implicated in the alleged misappropriation of land belonging to Nepal Scouts in Lainchaur. Despite previous controversies, no formal investigation had been conducted until now, making this arrest a significant step toward accountability.