International Gambling Racket Busted in Kathmandu

Seven individuals, including an Indian and four Chinese nationals, were arrested in Kathmandu for running a gambling racket. The police conducted a raid on a private residence in Tinchuli, seizing cash and mobile phones. The accused were identified, and the racket involved a high-stakes 'Fish Suit Game'.

Authorities on Monday arrested seven individuals, including an Indian and four Chinese nationals, in Nepal's capital, Kathmandu, for allegedly operating a gambling racket. The arrests followed a raid on a private residence in Tinchuli, Boudha, prompted by a tip-off.

The arrested individuals have been identified as Jampa Khedup from Bihar, India; Sonam Tamang, Norbu Samden, Dasang, and Wei Chunlin from China; and Nepalese nationals Tenzing Norbu Sherpa and Lopsang Lama. According to the police, the gambling operation centered around a high-stakes 'Fish Suit Game'.

During the raid, law enforcement officers confiscated NPR 1.2 million, Chinese Yuan 3,100, and USD 2,000 in cash, along with seven mobile phones. The investigation is ongoing as authorities seek further details regarding the extent of the racket.