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Nepal Home Minister Sudan Gurung resigns citing ethics as probe ties him to money laundering

Politics
Published on 24 April 2026
Nepal Home Minister Sudan Gurung resigns citing ethics as probe ties him to money laundering

Resignation follows claims of links to a laundering suspect

Nepal’s Home Minister Sudan Gurung has resigned, saying ethics and “moral responsibility” forced his exit. The move comes as an investigation targets alleged links between Gurung and businessman Deepak Bhatta, who is being scrutinized for money laundering offences, raising fresh questions over governance and political accountability.

  • Sudan Gurung resigns as Nepal Home Minister
  • He cites moral responsibility and ethics
  • Probe focuses on alleged ties to Deepak Bhatta
  • Bhatta faces scrutiny over money laundering
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