Nepal court jails ex-deputy PM, home minister in fake refugee scam; 14 others convicted

Source: Times of India

Category: Politics

Region: General

Published: July 15, 2026 at 05:02

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Two former Nepal ministers received prison sentences for their involvement in a fake refugee document scam. Top Bahadur Rayamajhi was sentenced to four years, and Bal Krishna Khand received two years. Fourteen others were also convicted and sentenced for their roles in the alleged fraud. The investigation began in 2023 after authorities uncovered claims of Nepali citizens posing as refugees.

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