Two arrested, including an inspector, on charges of financial embezzlement at the APF’s school

Police in Kathmandu have arrested an inspector and the chief accountant of the Armed Police Force's school in Kirtipur on charges of significant financial embezzlement. Inspector Kalpana Gurung, who also served as the school's chief accountant, and Lila Lama were taken into custody on Saturday. According to SP and spokesperson Pawan Kumar Bhattarai of the Kathmandu District Police Range, the investigation is proceeding with a request for extended remand. The Armed Police Force Headquarters initiated the action after an internal investigation suggested financial irregularities. The arrested individuals are accused of embezzling millions of rupees by diverting funds meant for the school into their personal accounts. Gurung is identified as the main architect of the alleged scheme, having served as the school's accountant for the past six years. Mahendra Hamal from the welfare section has also been brought into the investigation.

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We arrested the two yesterday. Today we’ll extend their remand and move the investigation forward.