Archive · 6 Jun 2025
Nepal Ex-PM Faces Graft Charge Over Land Deal
Former Prime Minister of Nepal, Madhav Kumar Nepal, is facing corruption charges.
He's accused of allowing a company owned by Indian yoga guru Baba Ramdev to buy too much land.
The government's corruption watchdog wants Nepal to pay a $1.35 million fine.
If found guilty, he could also go to jail for up to 17 years.
Nepal denies doing anything wrong, claiming it's a political attack.
The yoga company also denies any wrongdoing, saying they bought the land legally.
The court has charged 92 other people, including former officials.
Nepal will get a notice and has 15 days to appear in court.
Former Nepal PM Madhav Kumar Nepal faces corruption charges and a $1.35 million fine.
The charges relate to a land deal involving Baba Ramdev's Patanjali Yogpeeth Nepal company.
Nepal is accused of allowing the company to buy more land than allowed.
Both Nepal and Patanjali deny any wrongdoing.
The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority filed the charge sheet.
- Who
- Former Nepal PM Madhav Kumar Nepal, along with 92 others, and Patanjali Yogpeeth Nepal company are involved.
- What
- Madhav Kumar Nepal faces charges of corruption over a land deal, involving a fine and potential jail time.
- When
- The charges were filed on June 5, 2025, with the hearing starting after Nepal receives formal notice.
- Where
- Nepal, specifically regarding land in the Kavre district, and at the Special Court in Kathmandu.
- Why
- Nepal is accused of corruption regarding a land deal, allegedly allowing the purchase of excess land, and causing a loss to the state.
Accusation of Wrongdoing
Political Vendetta or Legal Action
Nepal's Involvement
Accusation of Wrongdoing
Accused of allowing the company to purchase more land than legally permitted and causing a loss to the state.
Political Vendetta or Legal Action
Denies any wrongdoing, stating he did nothing illegal or corrupt.
Patanjali's Involvement
Accusation of Wrongdoing
The company is accused of wrongdoing related to the land purchase.
Political Vendetta or Legal Action
Denies any wrongdoing, saying they bought the land through due legal process.
- Former PM
- Madhav Kumar Nepal
- Accusation
- Corruption in land deal
- Land Purchase
- Patanjali Yogpeeth Nepal company
- Fine Demanded
- $1.35 million
- Potential Jail Time
- Up to 17 years
- Other Accused
- 92 others, including former ministers and officials