CIB raids call centre in Lalitpur, nabs 53 people

January 7, Kathmandu: The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police has raided a call centre at Satdobato in Lalitpur and arrested 53 persons including two Indian nationals on the charge of operating online gambling.

CIB Spokesperson Deputy Superintendent of Police Hobindra Bogati said 53 people were arrested for operating an online casino.

According to spokesman Bogati, an investigation is underway in this connection, and further investigations will be launched after the court grants an extension of the detention period.

Eighty-five laptop computers and 82 mobile phones have been confiscated from the accused, DSP Bogati said, adding that it was found they had also been operating illegal activities including online gambling.