Kathmandu, April 6 -- Two Nepali nationals, Sandeep KC from Baglung and Jayprakash Shah from Mahottari, were arrested by Ukraine's border security guards for attempting to cross into Poland illegally.

The duo had fled to Ukraine with the help of Indian agents hoping to reach Poland via a route that passes through Moldova.

The Nepali Embassy in Germany, which also oversees consular affairs for Nepalis in Ukraine, confirmed the arrests. "They were apprehended about a week ago and are currently in custody for further investigation," said Sagar Phuyal, deputy chief of mission at the embassy. "We are coordinating with the Ukrainian authorities to ensure their return to Nepal as soon as possible."

Phuyal, however, noted that sending KC and S...