Chitwan, April 26 -- Depositors of the Sahara Cooperatives based in Chitwan have accused the government of showing indifference in apprehending GB Rai, the founding chair of the cooperative.

"Why haven't the cooperative operators been detained even after arrest warrants were issued? Is it because high-ranking individuals are involved in the scam? Serious doubts have arisen," read the memorandum handed over to Chitwan Chief District Officer Chiranjeevi Sharma on Friday.

A police investigation revealed that Rs120 million was transferred from the cooperative by Rai to invest in his Gorkha Media Network. Rai is currently on the run. Home Minister Lamichhane, who is also the chairman of the Rastriya Swatantra Party, served as the managing di...