Police in Rasuwa district have arrested a 37-year-old man after recovering 14,500 US dollars during a vehicle security check.
The suspect has been identified as Min Bahadur Magar, a permanent resident of Siddhicharan Municipality in Okhaldhunga district.
Currency Discovered During Highway Check
According to officials, the foreign currency was discovered during a routine security and vehicle inspection carried out along the Pasang Lhamu highway section at Betrawati Bazar in Uttargaya Rural Municipality-5.
Police said officers stopped a passenger bus traveling from Kathmandu to the northern border town of Timure.
During a detailed inspection of passengers and their belongings, security personnel reportedly found undeclared US dollar notes in Magar’s possession.
Investigation Underway
Authorities stated that carrying or transporting large amounts of foreign currency without proper banking documents or customs declaration is illegal under Nepal’s Foreign Exchange Regulation Act.
Police have taken both the suspect and the seized money into custody for further legal action.
Officials also confirmed that investigations are continuing to determine the source of the money and its intended destination.
