Nepal issues warrant for ex-PM Deuba in corruption probe
Nepalese authorities have issued an arrest warrant for former prime minister Sher Bahadur Deuba over alleged corruption. Deuba and his wife, former foreign minister Arzu Rana Deuba, are both currently abroad for medical treatment and deny the accusations. The warrants are part of a broader crackdown on high-profile figures following a youth-driven political shift. Deuba claims the allegations are false and politically motivated.
What we know
- Authorities have issued arrest warrants for Sher Bahadur Deuba and his wife Arzu Rana Deuba as part of a money laundering investigation.
- Deuba stated that both he and his wife are abroad for long-term medical treatment and denied all corruption accusations.
- The warrants follow a recent landslide election victory by Prime Minister Balendra Shah, who campaigned on political change.
- Videos of protesters attacking Deuba's home circulated online, and bundles of cash were reportedly found at his property.
- Former officials, including KP Sharma Oli and Deepak Khadka, have also been arrested in related probes.
