333 foreigners arrested in six months on illegal activities charges
Summary
Nepal arrests 333 foreign nationals in six months for illegal activities violating visa conditions, including operating illegal marriage bureaus and religious proselytisation.
Key Points
- 333 foreign nationals were arrested in Nepal over six months for illegal activities violating visa terms.
- Among those arrested were individuals involved in illegal marriage bureaus, religious proselytisation, and visa misuse.
- A new Foreign Nationals Management Information System was introduced to track foreign nationals' movements and activities.
- The department deported 501 foreign nationals in 2025 and imposed entry bans on violators.
