Kathmandu: The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police has arrested Amala Roka in connection with the smuggling of 61-kg of gold. She had been absconding since the initiation of investigation into the case.
Accused of involvement in the smuggling, Roka was held from Kathmandu on Friday, according to Superintendent of Police at CIB, Yubraj Khadka. “Roka was connected with smuggling of 61-kg of gold. We’re issuing a press release on it soon,” he shared with RSS.
The Inland Revenue Department had confiscated the precious yellow metal from the TIA premises after it was getting supplied outside, clearing customs.
Roka is learnt to be the wife of Belgium national Dawa Chhiring, who was also involved in the smuggling. The Vienna Hotel at Thamel, Kathmandu was registered in Roka’s name.
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