Chinese suspects uncooperative in probe into 21kg gold smuggling case
Summary
Three Chinese nationals have been arrested in a 21-kilogram gold smuggling case in Kathmandu, but investigators say they are uncooperative and may be shielding the network's real owner in China. Police suspect the group rented a house in Budhanilkantha, used WeChat to communicate, and may have been planning a new smuggling route into Nepal.
Key Points
- Police arrested three Chinese nationals in connection with 21 kilograms of gold seized in Kathmandu on October 7.
- Investigators say the suspects rented a house in Budhanilkantha, hired security and used WeChat to coordinate the operation.
- Authorities believe the actual owner of the gold is based in China, but the suspects have not cooperated with questioning.
- The case has revived concerns that Chinese-linked groups are trying to build a new gold smuggling network in Nepal.
