Businessman Deepak Bhatta arrested in money laundering case

Kathmandu: Businessman Deepak Bhatta, currently under investigation for money laundering, has been arrested in Kathmandu.

AIG Manoj KC of the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of the police confirmed the arrest, stating that it was carried out as part of the ongoing investigation.

Earlier, the Immigration Department had placed Bhatta on the immigration blacklist following a request from the authorities to withhold his passport, which was communicated last Monday.