Kathmandu, July 20
Police in Kathmandu say they have arrested three persons in possession of tone kilogram of fake hold from the capital on Thursday.
Acting on a tipoff, the Metropolitan Police Range in the district made the arrest, according to sources.
The suspects have been identified as Raj Lama Tamang (23) from Dhaibung-3 of Sindhupalchok, Myangsing Lama (26) from Betini of Nuwakot, and Tasi Lhakoa Sherpa from Solukhumbu, according to police.
They were involved in the transaction of fake gold in Koteshwor, Chabahil and Kapan areas, according to police.
Police say two of the arrestees were arrested on fraud and robbery charges earlier also.
The suspects have been made public during a press conference in Kathmandu today.
(Updated)
