KATHMANDU: An Indian national has been arrested on charges of engaging in online betting during the third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL).
According to the Central Police Newsroom, the arrested man has been identified as 32-year-old Sonu Kumar Sinha, a native of Bhojpur district in Bihar, India, who currently resides in Thamel, Kathmandu Metropolitan City-17.
The Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office arrested Sinha following information that individuals were involved in online betting during NPL 2026.
During the preliminary investigation, police found that Sinha had conducted transactions totalling Rs 8,981,729 through various online betting platforms.
He has been handed over to the Kathmandu District Police Office for further investigation and legal action on charges of gambling and betting.
The third edition of the NPL is currently underway at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, Kathmandu. The tournament began on October 26 and is scheduled to conclude on November 21.
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