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Kaski Court Allows Withdrawal of Money Laundering, Organized Crime Charges Against Rabi Lamichhane

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The Kaski District Court has approved the withdrawal of organized crime and money laundering charges against Rabi Lamichhane and other defendants in the Surya Darshan Cooperative case. The court's decision means Lamichhane and the co-accused will now only face charges related to cooperative fraud, facilitating the return of funds to depositors.

  • The Kaski District Court approved the withdrawal of charges based on an application by the District Government Attorney’s Office, seeking to amend the original charge sheet.
  • The court's order aims to ensure the quick and easy return of funds to victim depositors, noting that maintaining complex charges could complicate settlement processes.
  • Former Attorney General Sabita Bhandari Baral had previously decided to retain only the cooperative fraud case while amending the organized crime and money laundering charges.
  • The withdrawal of these charges is seen as potentially easing political difficulties for Rabi Lamichhane, chairman of the Rastriya Swatantra Party.

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