Fake Bhutanese refugee case and high-profile politicians and officials’ involvement explained

Many Nepali politicians and bureaucrats are in a pickle at the moment. Police investigations found aides of major political leaders along with home secretaries have helped a gang rack up millions of rupees by sending Nepalis to the United States by claiming them as Bhutanese refugees.

Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office on March 26 arrested Keshav Dulal, Sanu Bhandari and Tek Gurung for sending Nepalis to the US by claiming they were Bhutanese refugees. Three days later, the police also arrested Sagar Rai.