KATHMANDU: The Supreme Court has issued an interim order not to proceed with further investigation against businessman Ajeya Sumargi Parajuli in a money laundering case.

A bench of Judge Bal Krishna Dhakal issued the interim order not to advance the investigation during the preliminary hearing on a writ petition filed by businessman Sumargi.

According to the written text of the court’s order made public today: “Until the final disposal of the presented petition, do not take or cause to take any action against the petitioner that contradicts the final order issued by this court.”

Businessman Sumargi had filed the writ petition requesting a halt to the probe, stating that he had been subjected to multiple investigations.

Two weeks ago, the Department of Money Laundering Investigation had decided to freeze Sumargi’s passport.

Following that decision, Sumargi moved the Supreme Court.