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Police arrest gang targeting elderly with fake gold scams in Morang

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Police in Morang district have arrested Dhakla Bahadur Theeng, a 61-year-old man, for his alleged involvement in a gang that defrauds elderly individuals using fake gold as bait. The gang specifically targets senior citizens in crowded areas and public transport, luring them with yellow metal that appears to be gold before snatching their real jewelry. Theeng is believed to be part of an organized crime group operating across eastern Nepal.

  • The gang's modus operandi involves showing fake gold to gain trust, then quickly stealing real jewelry from unsuspecting victims, primarily targeting elderly people traveling alone.
  • In a recent incident on April 15, a 78-year-old woman was robbed of her gold chain after being deceived by two men on a bus.
  • Theeng is a repeat offender with prior links to similar fraud cases and is suspected to be involved in another incident from March 23.
  • Police investigations, aided by CCTV footage and intelligence, led to Theeng's arrest in Jhapa, and they are searching for other absconding members of the group.
  • The gang has been operating in Morang, Jhapa, and Sunsari districts, targeting vulnerable individuals.

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