Yunus was arrested on January 1 for allegedly possessing fake Indian currency notes amounting Rs 2.54 million and 3.7 kg of brown sugar.
Two Nepalis along with two Pakistani and two African nationals have also been sent to judicial custody on the same charge. The public prosecutors claim all six accused are members of Yunus´ racket.
The Office of the District Attorney (ODA) Kathmandu has demanded up to 20 years sentence to all six accused as per Narcotic Control Act 1976.
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