"Deepak Khadka was taken into custody for an investigation related to money laundering offenses, as reported by local news portal Ratopati. A team from the Central Investigation Bureau made the arrest."
"The newly appointed Home Affairs Minister announced that Khadka was detained in connection with a probe into money allegedly recovered from his residence during the protests."
"The youth-led uprising that began in September 2025 started as a response to a brief social media ban, but it grew to encompass longstanding frustrations regarding corruption and economic hardship."
Deepak Khadka, former energy minister and Nepali Congress leader, was arrested in Kathmandu for money laundering offenses. The arrest was made by the Central Investigation Bureau following an investigation into money found at his residence during protests. This arrest follows the detainment of former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak for their roles in a crackdown on anti-corruption demonstrators. The protests, which began in September 2025, resulted in significant unrest and casualties, leading to a change in government.
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