Nikita Poudel Face Charges in Money Laundering Case

The District Government Attorney’s Office has registered charge sheets regarding a money laundering case against Nikita Poudel, wife of former home minister Rabi Lamichhane, and Lamichhane himself. 

Poudel faces money laundering charges, with authorities seeking to seize any illegal assets registered in her name. Along with her, four other individuals, Padma Banjade, Rochak Joshi, Radha Pachai, and Meena Pachai have also been named in the case for property confiscation.

The Kaski District Attorney’s Office revealed that a total of 31 individuals, including Lamichhane, have been charged with cooperative fraud, organized crime, and money laundering. The prosecution seeks to recover a total of Rs 1.514 billion from key defendants, including Lamichhane, Chhabilal Joshi, and GB Rai

Additionally, in a related case, separate charges have been filed against individuals Leela Pachai and Bishwa Bikram Rai for engaging in illegal cryptocurrency transactions in Nepal.