ATHMANDU, Aug 27 : Nepal Police have sought help from the International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL) in connection with the ongoing investigation on gold smuggling cases.

The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police, which is launching investigations into the case, has written to the Interpol in this regard after the involvement of foreign nationals was revealed, it has been said. The CIB has written to the Interpol, Hong Kong and India seeking help, said Inspector General of Police Basanta Bahadur Kunwar. 

On 19 July 2023, the Department of Revenue Investigation confiscated 60.716 kg gold bars from Sinamangal, near the Customs Office at the Tribhuvan International Airport. Following this, the Nepal Police have been investigating the matter after arresting 23 people in the case. Chinese and Indian nationals are also found to have been involved in the case, said the police.