Kathmandu, Nepal – On Thursday, Nepal Police arrested three Indian nationals for their involvement in two separate illegal activities. The arrests were part of ongoing efforts by Nepal's authorities to tackle illicit activities in the region.

Hundi Transactions in Kathmandu

Basant Kumar Rathi, a 52-year-old resident of Rajasthan, was arrested in Kathmandu's Battisputali area for his alleged role in conducting illegal hundi transactions. Hundi is an informal system of transferring money across borders, typically used to evade official channels. Rathi was reportedly operating from the office of a private company. Along with Rathi, three Nepalese citizens were also detained for their involvement in the same case. The police raid uncovered Rs 2.65 million in cash, along with five mobile phones, further fueling suspicions of illegal activities.

Narcotics and Currency Possession in Lumbini

In a separate operation, two other Indian nationals, identified as Santosh Loniya (26) and Harindra Kanaujiya (26), were arrested in the Nawalparasi district of Lumbini province. They were caught during a regular security check while riding an Indian-registered motorcycle. Authorities found 10 grams of brown sugar (a form of narcotics) and Indian currency notes amounting to Rs 27,000 in their possession. Under Nepalese law, carrying more than Rs 25,000 in Indian currency without proper documentation is illegal, and the two were taken into custody for further investigation.

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Ongoing Investigations

Following the arrests, Nepal Police have intensified investigations into these illicit activities. The authorities are looking into potential networks involving illegal currency exchange and drug trafficking that could have connections to other international criminal activities. Both cases have drawn attention to the growing concern over illegal financial operations and drug trade, with ongoing scrutiny from both Nepalese and Indian law enforcement agencies.

These arrests highlight the continuous efforts of Nepal's police in addressing cross-border criminal activities and upholding national laws, including the enforcement of regulations regarding foreign currency and drug possession.