KATHMANDU: Rabi Lamichhane, the chairperson of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) in Chitwan, is the target of a lawsuit. This comes after three district courts recently released him on bail. The prosecution was started by the Chitwan District Attorney's Office, who charged Lamichhane with systematic money laundering and fraudulent actions involving the Sahara Chitwan Cooperative.
Prior to this, the police had filed an investigation report suggesting Lamichhane and 14 other people should be charged. On the basis of this report, the District Attorney's Office has now created a charge sheet. Lamichhane is charged with defrauding the cooperative as part of an organized financial scam.
The charge sheet also names Lamichhane's business partner, former Nepal Police Deputy Inspector General Chhabilal Joshi, former Assistant Sub-Inspector Ram Bahadur Khanal, and Kumar Ramtel, among others. All of these people are listed in the case as defendants.
The cooperative's savings, who claim they were cheated of over Rs 380 million, filed the complaint that resulted in the accusations. The case raises serious concerns about financial impropriety because the accused is suspected of masterminding a large fraud operation that affected the members of the cooperative.
As the investigation progresses, Lamichhane, a prominent political figure, faces significant legal and political repercussions. Given how well-known the claims are, the outcome of the case could have a big effect on his future both personally and politically.
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