Kathmandu - In a major operation targeting financial crimes, a large sum of suspected illegal money has been seized from a truck in the Tokha area of Kathmandu. Acting on a tip-off, a special team from the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office, Teku, intercepted the truck last night near Tokha Municipality-1, Jhor, and took one individual into custody.

According to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Ramesh Basnet, the team uncovered an estimated Rs 2.5 billion hidden inside the truck, bearing registration number Na 1 Kha 1652. Alongside a large amount of Nepali currency, police also recovered US dollars, euros, and other foreign currencies, raising serious concerns over the nature of the operation.

While the identity of the arrested individual remains undisclosed, preliminary investigations have flagged the massive cash haul as suspicious. Authorities have yet to determine the source of the money, which is suspected to be linked to illegal transactions, including possible involvement in hundi operations or other criminal networks.

The incident comes at a time when law enforcement agencies across the country have intensified crackdowns on financial crimes and illegal money transfers. With foreign currencies involved, investigators believe this case could expose a significant underground network operating in the capital.

Further investigations are underway to uncover the full extent of the operation and determine any international links or criminal intent behind this alarming discovery.