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US Man Caught Near Nepal Border With No Passport Claims Navy Past

An American citizen was apprehended by authorities near the Nepal border after being found without a valid passport or travel documents. The individual, identified as Brown, reportedly claimed to be a former officer of the United States Navy during interrogation.

By Project Chintan Newsroom
14 July 2026 · 1 min read
US Man Caught Near Nepal Border With No Passport Claims Navy Past

Indian police detained a U.S. national near the Nepal border after he failed to produce a valid passport or visa. The man, identified by authorities as Brown, was taken into custody for questioning regarding his illegal presence in the border region and his method of entry into the country.

During the interrogation process, the suspect informed investigators that he had originally traveled to Thailand on a tourist visa. He allegedly claimed that he lost his passport while in Thailand and subsequently moved toward the Indian border, though the specific route of his travel remains under investigation.

The detainee further asserted to police officials that he has a military background, specifically serving as a former officer in the United States Navy. Local authorities are currently coordinating with federal agencies to verify these claims and confirm his identity through official channels, according to the source.

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