Former speaker Mahara charged with gold smuggling, faces Rs85.5 million recovery claim
Summary
Former speaker Krishna Bahadur Mahara has been charged with gold smuggling and faces a recovery claim of Rs85.5 million in Kathmandu District Court.
Key Points
- Former speaker Krishna Bahadur Mahara is charged with gold smuggling.
- Kathmandu District Court has registered charges including organised crime and violation of the Customs Act.
- Authorities are seeking Rs85,528,374 in recovery from Mahara.
- Mahara was arrested for allegedly collaborating with a Chinese organised network to smuggle gold concealed in electronic cigarettes.
