Arrest of NIMB CEO sparks debate over banks’ collateral rights and loan recovery laws
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The arrest of Jyoti Prakash Pandey, CEO of Nepal Investment Mega Bank (NIMB), has ignited a debate regarding banks' collateral rights and Nepal's loan recovery laws. Pandey was detained by the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) in connection with the auction and sale of Smart Telecom's assets, though later released by Supreme Court order. This incident has raised concerns within the financial sector about investment security and legal protections for secured lenders, with bankers arguing that current laws authorize collateral auctions for loan recovery.
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