Supreme Court orders release of manpower businessman Rabin Gurung in Malaysia jobs case

The Supreme Court has ordered the release of manpower businessman Rabin Gurung. The government had arrested Gurung on charges of operating a syndicate for employment in Malaysia.

A bench of justices Hari Prasad Phuyal and Tek Prasad Dhungana ordered his release on Wednesday after hearing a habeas corpus petition.

Gurung is the director of Trust Nepal Overseas. A habeas corpus writ had been filed at the Supreme Court against his detention.

With the Supreme Court's order, Gurung, who was arrested on charges of running a syndicate for jobs in Malaysia, is set to be released from detention.