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 the investigation into the case.
According to National News Agency Nepal, Roka was apprehended in Kathmandu on Friday. Superintendent of Police at CIB, Yubraj Khadka, confirmed her arrest, stating, “Roka was connected with smuggling of 61-kg of gold. We’re issuing a press release on it soon,” as shared with RSS.
The Inland Revenue Department had confiscated the precious yellow metal from the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) premises after it was being supplied outside, clearing customs.
Roka is reported 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.