Tapendra Karki

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Lawmaker Sharma, who escaped ‘operation quack', arrested in 'Charlie Foxtrot'

Published On: August 11, 2023 08:30 PM NPT By: Tapendra Karki

KATHMANDU, Aug 11: Even though the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police proved that Sunil Sharma's educational certificate was fake eight years ago, he was arrested for an investigation only on Thursday. The CIB said that Nepali Congress lawmaker and medical entrepreneur Sharma was arrested on the charge of forging his ISC educational qualification certificate. Sharma was arrested by the CIB team from his house in Golfutar, Kathmandu. Along with him, the police arrested Dr Ranjit Kumar Yadav, Dr Amit Chaudhary, Dr Ram Babu Yadav and Dr Elina Shah on the charge of possessing fake certificates.

Two more Chinese nationals arrested in connection with gold smuggling case

Published On: August 11, 2023 10:21 AM NPT By: Tapendra Karki

KATHMANDU, Aug 11: Two Chinese nationals have been arrested from the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in connection with the smuggling of 100 kg gold.

Telecom service providers at odds over govt’s preparations to breach privacy rights

Published On: August 11, 2023 08:30 AM NPT By: Tapendra Karki

KATHMANDU, Aug 11: Ncell, a leading private telecommunication service provider of Nepal, has reportedly agreed to support the government's efforts to access highly confidential data of citizens in the name of controlling crime through new provisions.

Master plan for PM's residence expansion was made during PM Dahal’s tenure

Published On: August 9, 2023 10:00 AM NPT By: Tapendra Karki

KATHMANDU, Aug 9: It has been found that the master plan for expansion of the Prime Minister's residence was prepared in 2065 BS with the motive of compensating and transferring the land of Lalita Niwas located in Baluwatar in the names of individuals.

Govt provided around Rs 27.5 million in financial aid in two months

Published On: August 7, 2023 05:30 PM NPT By: Tapendra Karki

KATHMANDU, Aug 7: At a time when the country is facing economic recession, the government has doled out financial aid worth Rs 27.5 million in two months. According to the decision of the Council of Ministers, the amount worth Rs 3.5 million in mid-May and Rs 24 million in mid-July was distributed under the name of financial assistance.

Arrest warrant issued against four former ministers including NC leader Gachchhadar

Published On: August 7, 2023 10:48 AM NPT By: Tapendra Karki

KATHMANDU, Aug 7: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CIB) of Nepal Police has issued an arrest warrant against four former ministers including Nepali Congress (NC) leader Bijay KumarGachchhadar in connection with the Lalita Niwas land grab scam.

CIB to investigate smuggled gold case

Published On: August 4, 2023 07:45 PM NPT By: Tapendra Karki

KATHMANDU, Aug 4: The Department of Revenue Investigation (DRI) is probing the one quintal gold smuggling case, but the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) is going to be assigned with investigating organized crime.

Govt attempts to curtail citizens' right to privacy under the guise of crime control

Published On: August 2, 2023 09:28 PM NPT By: Tapendra Karki

KATHMANDU, August 2: The government has drawn criticisms for potentially infringing on citizens' privacy rights in the name of crime control and tariff regulation. The provision of direct access to citizens' SMS and call details, considered highly confidential, is raising concerns about the government's approach towards respecting the right to privacy.

Arrest of Dawa Tsering hints at possible political connections

Published On: July 31, 2023 01:55 PM NPT By: Tapendra Karki

KATHMANDU, July 31: In a recent development, Dawa Tsering, a Belgian citizen of Chinese origin, has been arrested by Nepal Police, drawing attention to potential political connections. The Department of Revenue Investigation (DRI) had been looking into matters of dual citizenship and passport when they discovered Tsering's links with ruling Maoist Center leaders and administrative personnel.

Controversial businessman Adukia suspected to have flown abroad; DRI yet to raid his factory

Published On: July 31, 2023 12:30 PM NPT By: Tapendra Karki

KATHMANDU, July 31: Controversial businessman Rakesh Kumar Adukia, wanted by the Department of Revenue Investigation (DRI), is suspected to have left the country. It is assumed that the Adukia father-son duo who was involved in the smuggling of around 100 kilos of gold has left the country. Merely a week after the successful recovery of the smuggled gold, the DRI’s raid on his house proved futile, as the team returned only with a handful of documents. The DRI team that raided Adukia's house in Kamalpokhari hasn’t yet paid attention to his factory in Maligaon.

Meet Adukia: A most-wanted fugitive in the 100kg gold smuggling case

Published On: July 28, 2023 09:00 PM NPT By: Tapendra Karki

KATHMANDU, July 28: The Department of Revenue Investigation (DRI) has launched a manhunt for Rakesh Kumar Adukia, who is one of the two prime suspects on the DRI 'radar' since the seizure of around 100 kg of smuggled gold from Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), Kathmandu.

Gold suspected to be hidden in a water pump too!

Published On: July 28, 2023 03:20 PM NPT By: Tapendra Karki

KATHMANDU, July 28: Officials are currently investigating Ready Trade for its suspected involvement in smuggling around 100 kilograms of gold using unconventional methods. The company is believed to have hidden the gold within 'brake shoes' as well as inside mechanical motors, specifically a water pump.

Police prevented from probing Judge Gautam

Published On: July 26, 2023 06:45 PM NPT By: Tapendra Karki

KATHMANDU, July 26: At a time when the Lalita Niwas land-grab scam is being widely criticized, the then under-secretary (Law) at the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport, Vinod Kumar Gautam who is currently serving as a Chitwan District Court judge was brought before the Judicial Council and the investigation was delayed.

Nepali, Indian traders have set up offices in Hong Kong to facilitate gold smuggling

Published On: July 25, 2023 02:00 PM NPT By: Tapendra Karki

KATHMANDU, July 25: It has been found that gold traders from Nepal and India have set up offices in Hong Kong and are allegedly facilitating gold smuggling. According to a high security source, some individuals who have been involved in gold smuggling since the past and some new traders have set up offices in Hong Kong to carry out gold smuggling.

Deepak Malhotra suspected to be helping in transporting smuggled gold to Indian border

Published On: July 25, 2023 08:15 AM NPT By: Tapendra Karki

KATHMANDU, July 25: It is suspected that the owner of IMS Group, Deepak Malhotra, who has access to the CCTV cameras of the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), helped to transfer smuggled gold from Hong Kong to the Indian border by taking a commission of Rs 200,000 per kg.

Controversial businessman Deepak Malhotra’s company has access to CCTV cameras at TIA!

Published On: July 24, 2023 04:30 PM NPT By: Tapendra Karki

KATHMANDU, July 24: While many questions are being raised about airport security, it has been revealed that the closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) are operated by the IMS Group owned by controversial businessman Deepak Malhotra

Recommended for action in gold and foreign currency smuggling cases, Malhotra entrusted with TIA management!

Published On: July 23, 2023 06:30 PM NPT By: Tapendra Karki

KATHMANDU, July 23: The government has entrusted the management and operation of most of the services at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) for 30 years to controversial businessman Deepak Malhotra, who was recommended for action after being repeatedly linked to gold and foreign currency smuggling.

Investigation reports point to strong nexus between gold and currency smugglers

Published On: July 23, 2023 08:10 AM NPT By: Tapendra Karki

KATHMANDU, July 23: The gold smuggler's alleged nexus can be traced to the hundi business, an illegal form of remitting money from abroad, and illegal traders of foreign exchange.

Gold smuggling and gold-plated politics

Published On: July 21, 2023 03:50 PM NPT By: Tapendra Karki

KATHMANDU, July 21: Even though gold is smuggled into Nepal on a daily basis, it is not immediately recovered due to the strong influence of politics. Even as the seizure is made public and the porters are sent to jail, the main players remain off-screen.

Army miffed with downsizing remarks of lawmakers

Published On: July 20, 2023 09:31 PM NPT By: Tapendra Karki

KATHMANDU, July 20: A debate has been going on from the House to the social media about the current number of about one hundred thousand in the Nepali Army.