Kathmandu, Oct 12, 2025

Nepal Police have arrested former speaker of the House of Representatives, Krishna Bahadur Mahara, in connection with the smuggling of 730 pieces of gold concealed inside electronic cigarettes (vapes) in December 2022.

The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), the specialised wing of Nepal Police that investigates serious and organised crimes, said in a press statement that Mahara, 68, a senior leader of the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Centre), was arrested on Sunday for his alleged involvement in an organised gold smuggling racket. The gold was hidden inside confiscated electronic cigarettes seized at Tribhuvan International Airport nearly three years ago.

Police said an investigation is underway against Mahara under the Customs Act and laws related to organi

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