Nepalese police arrest 13 illegal Chinese doctors in raids on Kathmandu hospitals and clinics

The Chinese embassy in Nepal has reminded its nationals to strictly abide by local laws and regulations after the arrest late last month of 13 Chinese citizens working illegally as doctors in Kathmandu.

The 13 were among 17 foreigners caught in a series of raids by Nepal’s Central Investigation Bureau on January 29, China News Service reported on Saturday.

None of the detainees had permission to operate as doctors in the country and some had been performing surgery in local hospitals, the report said.

Their names were not disclosed but the embassy said the Chinese nationals had access to lawyers and the embassy would provide necessary help.

The embassy said it firmly supported the Nepalese government’s crackdown, adding that its citizens had to respect the local culture and traditions, the report said.