Banking Criminal Extradited to Nepal with INTERPOL Assistance

The Nepal Police successfully extradited a notorious banking criminal, Rajindra Pasman, aged 44, from Qatar with the assistance of INTERPOL. Pasman, originally from Aurahi rural municipality-5 in the Dhanusha district, had been flagged with a red notice by INTERPOL due to his involvement in fraud and organized crime.

According to Kuber Kadayat, the spokesperson for the Nepal Police, the collaboration with INTERPOL Qatar played a crucial role in bringing Pasman back to Nepal. The extradition took place on Monday, marking a significant achievement in international cooperation against financial crimes.

Pasman and his accomplices were implicated in the illegal transfer of Rs 900 thousand from multiple accounts within Machhapuchhre Bank. The modus operandi involved the unauthorized use of ATM cards from different banks to siphon off funds. Investigations revealed that Pasman was residing in Qatar for employment at the time.

Prompt action by the Nepal Police led to a formal request for assistance from INTERPOL, resulting in the issuance of a red notice against Pasman by the INTERPOL general secretariat on December 7, 2023. This case underscores the effectiveness of international collaboration in combating cross-border financial crimes and ensuring justice for victims.