KATHMANDU, March 13 -- CDR reveals intricate web

In the ongoing investigation by Nepal Police's Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), it's been discovered that Finance Minister Barshaman Pun has been in touch with gold smugglers. This revelation surfaced when questions arose regarding the possible involvement of former Vice President Nanda Bahadur Pun's family in gold smuggling.

According to information obtained from the call detail records (CDR) by CIB sources, Finance Minister Pun was in contact with Jiban Kumar Gurung, a figure linked to gold smuggling. The Department of Customs is also conducting an investigation, revealing that between January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2023, Finance Minister Pun and Gurung had 11 phone conversations....