KATHMANDU: The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police has raided a call centre at Satdobato in Lalitpur and arrested 53 persons including two Indian nationals on the charge of operating online gambling.

CIB Spokesperson, Deputy Superintendent of Police Hobindra Bogati, said the 53 persons were arrested on the charge of operating online casino. According to spokesman Bogati, an investigation is underway in this connection and further investigations would be launched after seeking extension of detention period from the court.

Eighty-five laptop computers and 82 mobile phones have been confiscated from the accused, DSP Bogati said, adding that it was found they had also been operating illegal activities including online gambling.