May 25, Kathmandu- Yunus, who was arrested shortly after being released from prison in a case related to the transaction of counterfeit Indian currency, has been remanded in custody for investigation in a money laundering case.

The Financial Investigation Unit of Nepal Rastra Bank had written to the police after his involvement in the transaction of fake Indian currency and the undisclosed source of transactions worth millions were found.

According to SSP Hobindra Bogati, head of the Economic Crimes Investigation Division under the Central Investigation Bureau of the Police, the Rastra Bank had written a letter a few months ago, but he said that the investigation could not be carried out properly as the person who should be investigated was in prison.

“His involvement in transactions involving undisclosed amounts has been seen,” Bogati said. “We will present his statement and additional evidence regarding the matters revealed by the investigation to the court within the time limit for the case.”

If Ansari fails to confirm the transactions mentioned by the National Bank with sources, the investigating police say that he is likely to go to jail again.