Kaski Police seek legal action against Lamichhane and 50 others

KATHMANDU, DECEMBER 16: After a two-month investigation, the Kaski District Police have submitted a report to the District Government Attorney's Office, requesting a case be filed against former Home Minister and Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) President, Rabi Lamichhane.

The report claims damages amounting to Rs 1.51 billion and seeks action on charges of cooperative fraud, organized crime, and money laundering. A total of 51 individuals, including Lamichhane, his associate and Galaxy Television operator Gitendra Babu (GB) Rai, and former DIG Chhabilal Joshi, have been named as defendants for allegedly misappropriating cooperative funds.

Out of the 51 accused, 14 are currently in police custody, while the remaining 37 are absconding.