Authorities in Kathmandu have arrested Dawa, a Belgian citizen of Tibetan origin, in connection with a gold smuggling case involving a Chinese gang. The arrest was made by the Revenue Investigation Department at the Vienna Hotel in Thamel on Saturday night. Dawa is suspected of managing the smuggling of gold from Hong Kong to India, using the Vienna Hotel, owned by his wife Amala Ro, as a base for illegal operations. Investigations have revealed that Dawa was also involved in opening a smuggled gold smelting factory in Tokha. Additionally, he allegedly played a role in a ready trade company that used scooters' "break shoes" as cover to transport smuggled gold.

Dawa's criminal activities go beyond gold smuggling, encompassing illegal call bypass, online gambling, foreign currency smuggling, match-fixing, production of obscene videos, and extortion. He holds passports from Belgium and Nepal, with suspicions arising about the legitimacy of his citizenship. The authorities have uncovered links between Dawa and various political figures and security officials in Nepal. Photos have been published showing Dawa meeting with Maoist leader Barsaman Pun and other prominent figures. However, Pun clarified that these encounters were merely family gatherings and denied any involvement in gold smuggling. The investigation into the gold smuggling case has led to the arrests of several individuals, including foreign nationals, with more suspects being sought. The Revenue Investigation Department is conducting a four-level investigation to trace the gold's route and identify all parties involved in the criminal enterprise.

Dawa's wife, Amala, is also implicated in his activities and holds shares in various businesses associated with illegal practices. The investigation continues as the authorities aim to dismantle the criminal network and hold all involved parties accountable for their actions.