Former Nepalese Energy Minister Deepak Khadka arrested on money laundering charges amid protests.

Nepal police have arrested former Energy Minister Deepak Khadka on money laundering charges, following the detention of former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak. The arrests are linked to investigations into the violent suppression of anti-corruption Gen Z protests that resulted in numerous deaths. Authorities are examining evidence, including burnt banknotes found at the residence of Khadka and former prime ministers, amidst a broader political shift.