The vanishing 33 kg gold: a scandal of gold smuggling, murder, and high-level cover-ups
Summary
A major gold smuggling case involving 33 kilograms of missing gold exposes deep corruption, political interference, and cover-ups in Nepal, with the implicated businessman protected by powerful networks.
Key Points
- Nepal is grappling with a high-profile gold smuggling case involving 33.5 kilograms of gold smuggled through Tribhuvan International Airport in 2018.
- Sanam Shakya, a key figure in the smuggling operation, was kidnapped, tortured, and murdered, leading to several arrests and court convictions.
- An investigation committee submitted a detailed report exposing businessman Deepak Malhotra's involvement and political connections, but the report remains concealed and unacted upon.
- Despite multiple suspects and recommendations for investigation, the gold remains missing, and political interference continues to hamper justice.
