Kathmandu, Jan. 4 -- The Department of Revenue Investigation (DRI) has filed two cases at the Patan High Court against nine individuals, including five Indian nationals, accusing them of smuggling gold worth Rs260 million.

According to a notice released by the DRI, the District Police Office, Makwanpur, had seized over 8 kilograms (8,243.970 grams) of gold being smuggled illegally. Based on the investigation, the Revenue Investigation Office in Pathalaiya filed the case under the Patan High Court's Hetauda Bench.

Those charged include Ayush Sapkota of Kavre, Ravindra Waiba Tamang of Panauti, Binod Pun of Parbat, and Indian nationals Ajinath Kute, Rahul Vitthal, Rahul Gorakh Dagade, and Hanmant Vitthal. Two Indian nationals, Ajinath and ...