KATHMANDU, Jan. 24 -- A case has been registered at the Kathmandu District Court against a group of 17 people on the charge of dealing around Rs 300 billion through illegal hundi, cryptocurrency transactions and various digital platforms. Among these 17 people is the controversial businessman Bimal Poddar.

Based on the investigation report of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CIB) of Nepal Police, the District Government Attorney's Office (DGAO) Kathmandu has filed a case against the accused, demanding Rs 286 billion compensation for offenses under Nepal Rastra Bank Act, 2058 BS and Prevention of Organized Crime Act, 2070 BS.

On November 22, CIB arrested 48-year-old Rupesh Shrestha from a house located in Bagbazar, Kathmandu Metropol...