Department of Money Laundering Investigation

The Supreme Court has canceled the arrest warrant issued against former prime minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and his wife Arzu Rana Deuba in a money laundering investigation, providing them temporary relief. The court cited legal and procedural issues, including a recently introduced ordinance for money laundering cases, as reasons for its decision. This action comes after Interpol had previously refused Nepal's request for a Red Notice against the couple due to insufficient grounds and evidence.

The Supreme Court has issued an interim order preventing the arrest of former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and his wife Arzu Rana Deuba in a money laundering investigation. The court found that the Department of Money Laundering Investigation and Kathmandu District Court did not follow proper legal procedures when seeking and granting the arrest warrant, stating the process appeared non-compliant with prevailing laws.

The Supreme Court has issued an interim order preventing the arrest of former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and his wife Arzu Rana Deuba. The court ruled that the arrest warrant issued by the Kathmandu District Court was invalid because jurisdiction for such cases now lies with the Special Court, especially after an ordinance on May 1. The Deuba couple is currently abroad.