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New bill proposes barring accused of banking, organized crimes from visiting abroad



KATHMANDU: The government is preparing to put a clamp on foreign visits by those indicted in criminal activities and banking crime.

A new bill readied to amend the Immigration Act 2049 has proposed to stop the accused of banking and organized crimes from visiting foreign countries.

According to a provision in the act, the government can stop anyone from visiting abroad ‘if the visit will create a negative impact on national/international relations’.

However, concerned worry the government can misuse the provision.

Publish Date : 23 February 2020 09:42 AM

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