Indian Trio Arrested for Fake Nepalese Citizenship: A Cautionary Tale
Three Indian nationals, including a father and his two sons, were arrested in Nepal for attempting to acquire Nepalese citizenship using forged documents. The police have taken legal action and placed them in judicial custody for five days as investigations continue.
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In a startling development, three Indian nationals were apprehended by Nepalese authorities for attempting to secure Nepalese citizenship using fraudulent documents. The individuals in question include a 51-year-old father, Hari Kumar, and his two sons, Rishi Gupta (21) and Harsha Gupta (18).
The Nepal Police headquarters released a statement confirming that the trio were arrested while trying to acquire citizenship by descent through forged documentation. This incident underscores the growing concern over citizenship scams in the region.
Legal proceedings have been initiated against the detained individuals, who are currently in judicial custody for five days, sanctioned by the Kathmandu District Court. The case highlights the challenges faced by law enforcement agencies in curbing such fraudulent activities.
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