Morang Police have placed a notice outside Abhishek Giri’s residence, as he failed to appear for questioning in a money laundering investigation.
The District Police Office Morang posted the notice on his house after an initial attempt to deliver it by mail was unsuccessful. This action was taken on Friday when police could not reach Giri.
The notice indicates that Giri was summoned to provide a statement regarding the investigation into alleged money laundering activities.
Seven Day Notice Issued to Giri
On November 5, a letter was sent to Giri via postal service requesting his presence.
The letter specified that he must appear within seven days with relevant evidence and documents.
However, Giri did not respond within the specified period, prompting police to post the notice outside his home.
Authorities suspect Giri may have fled to India in October and have been unable to contact him. Sources suggest he left after learning about impending police action.
Ongoing Investigation into Giri for Alleged Money Laundering and Organized Crime Links
Police are investigating Giri for alleged money laundering and connections to organized crime.
This follows several legal cases against him.
Giri was arrested on July 13 when over 1.3 million rupees meant for Morang Prison inmates went missing.
He was released on July 23 due to a High Court ruling regarding his detention but was then re-arrested by the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB).
After being released again on August 5, he was re-arrested by Morang Police and later freed after reaching an agreement with the complainant.
Giri’s Criminal Background
Giri has a history of criminal activity, having served time for kidnapping and unlawful imprisonment.
He also faces allegations of running an extortion racket while in Morang Prison and illegally seizing property from construction workers.
Despite his controversial reputation, Giri has participated in community initiatives through his Giri Foundation.
He has been involved in Nepali Congress politics but has reportedly been absent from recent activities, including the 15th general convention.
As of now, police have not released any updates on his whereabouts, and the money laundering investigation is ongoing.