Gang Arrested for Robbery by Deceiving with Cheap Dollar Exchange

Summary

A gang in Kathmandu allegedly lured businessmen with a cheap dollar exchange offer, then robbed them after showing a few genuine notes and handing over bundles of paper. Police have arrested four suspects and say the group may be linked to nine such robberies across the valley.

Key Points
  • Police arrested four suspects in Kathmandu for allegedly robbing people by deceiving them with a fake cheap dollar exchange offer.
  • The gang reportedly used one or two genuine US dollars to gain trust before taking cash to isolated places and fleeing with the money.
  • Investigators say the group may have committed similar robberies in nine places across Kageshwori Manohara, Shankharapur, Budhanilkantha, and Tarkeshwor.
  • SSP Dilip Ghimire warned the public not to trust such offers and to avoid meeting strangers in isolated areas.
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