Three more Chinese nationals arrested in connection with gold smuggling case

Published On: August 15, 2023 05:22 PM NPT By: Republica | @RepublicaNepal

KATHMANDU, Aug 15: Three more Chinese nationals have been arrested in connection with the gold smuggling case.

According to the sources, the arrested have been identified as Zhao Hui, Zhong Qiang and Tang Jing. They were arrested by the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police as they were about to depart for China. With this, the total number of people arrested in the gold smuggling case has reached 23.

The Department of Revenue Investigation (DRI) recovered 100 kg of 'brake shoes' containing gold from Sinamangal on July 19. It was found that the gold was concealed inside the brake shoes of the motorcycle. At that time, the weight including the brake shoe was taken.

Multiple state agencies, including CIB, DRI, NRB and representatives from the Mint Division, have been working together to resolve the gold smuggling case. After a 19-day investigation, the DRI entrusted the responsibility of further investigation to the CIB.