The Department of Money Laundering Investigation (DMLI) has issued a notice directing Jaibir Deuba, the son of former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, to appear for questioning within seven days as part of an ongoing money laundering investigation.

Officials from the department visited the Deuba residence in Budhanilkantha on Monday and posted the official notice requiring his appearance.

According to the notice, Jaibir Deuba is being investigated for alleged offenses related to money laundering and has been instructed to provide his statement within the specified deadline.

Previously, the department had also issued investigation notices to former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and Arzu Rana Deuba.

Jaibir Deuba is facing allegations related to irregularities in the Nepal Telecom billing system contract and the passport printing contract. Complaints regarding these matters have been filed with the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA), the Department of Money Laundering Investigation, and other relevant agencies.

Authorities said the notice has been issued as part of the ongoing investigation based on those complaints. The investigation remains ongoing, and no official conclusion has yet been reached.