Kathmandu, Aug 15 (PTI) Seven people, including an Indian man, were arrested in Kathmandu on Sunday for robbing two businessmen of Rs 2 crore-worth of 'yarsagumba', a naturally occurring aphrodisiac.

The arrested Indian was identified as Mohamad Isak, 37, according to a press release issued by the Nepal Police headquarters.

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According to the charges, Isak and his accomplices met 'yarsagumba' traders Dipak Lama, and Suresh Sapkota on the pretext of purchasing 7 kg 440 gms of the Nepali herb, which would cost a little over Rs 2 crore.

After meeting Lama and Sapkota, the accused allegedly snatched the consignment and escaped.

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The police have initiated further investigation into the matter.

Yarsagumba is found in remote areas of northern Nepal's mountains. The half-insect-half-herb natural energy booster can fetch upto Rs 28 lakh (USD 24,000) per kg in the local market.

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