The Kaski District Police on Monday, December 16, submitted their investigation report on Rabi Lamichhane, Chairperson of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), to the District Government Attorney’s Office.
The date also marked Lamichhane's 60th day in custody, during which he has been under investigation for allegations of cooperative fraud, involvement in organized crime, and money laundering.
Read: Court Extends Lamichhane’s Detention for Sixth Time until December 16
Lamichhane was initially arrested on October 18 from the RSP office in Banasthali, Kathmandu, and subsequently transported to Pokhara for investigation.
Deputy Superintendent of Police Basanta Sharma confirmed to the state-owned news agency, RSS, that the report was officially submitted. The latest court-mandated extension of Lamichhane’s custody ends on Monday as the district's court on Thursday, December 12, had granted police permission to detain him for additional five days.
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