Jun 08, Kathmandu - The Special Court has granted an additional three-day custody extension for Deepak Bhatta and Shubha Agrawal, who were arrested during the investigation into a money laundering case.

This marks the ninth extension for Bhatta and the eighth for Agrawal. According to court spokesperson Krishna Sharan Lamichhane, both suspects received a three-day extension following a hearing held by Judges Narayan Prasad Poudel and Umesh Koirala.

Previously, the suspects were allowed to be held in custody for seven days. The extension was granted after the investigation department filed a plea and legal counsel for the accused presented their arguments.

The investigation is now in its final stages, with authorities reviewing relevant documents and reports. The court noted that additional time is necessary to prepare a comprehensive report and expert opinions.

The extension was granted under Section 17(4) of the Money Laundering (Prevention) Act, 2064. The court had previously directed the investigation department to complete remaining inquiries and submit a detailed report with recommendations.