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Former PM Deuba and wife Arzu Rana face legal challenges amid prolonged stay abroad

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Former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and his wife Arzu Rana have remained abroad for over three months, facing arrest warrants in a money laundering case. The Nepal Police sought an Interpol Red Corner Notice, which was refused due to procedural issues, while the couple has filed a Supreme Court case challenging the warrants' validity. The situation arises amidst political shifts in Nepal, including the formation of a new government.

  • Sher Bahadur Deuba initially traveled to Singapore for medical treatment on February 14 and subsequently moved to Hong Kong, while Arzu Rana also traveled to Hong Kong via India.
  • The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is now leading the government in Nepal.
  • Deuba and Rana are challenging the arrest warrants, arguing they were issued with procedural flaws and should be handled by a special court, not a district court.
  • The Nepal Police's request to Interpol for a Red Corner Notice against the couple was denied due to procedural irregularities.
  • There was a prior agreement for a rotational government between Deuba and KP Sharma Oli, which did not materialize as planned.

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