KATHMANDU, Jan. 18 -- Some of the individuals whose names appeared in a list of Nepalis with investments abroad have taken exception to allegations made against them.

Denying that they have committed any wrongdoing, they said the report released by the Center for Investigative Journalists (CIJ) on Wednesday only puts them in a negative light and tarnishes their image.

At least four individuals out of the 55 who have been included in the list dismissed the report, saying they have been unfairly targeted by media reports even though they have not done anything illegal.

Chandra Prasad Dhakal, chairman of the IME Group, tourism entrepreneur Rajendra Bajgain, sugar mill operator Shashikanta Agrawal and businessman Arun Kumar Chaudhary objec...