Kathmandu – Jaguar Land Rover  (JLR)  has confirmed that there is no authorized dealer in Nepal.  Kaeros International Pvt. Ltd. is importing Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) vehicles, falsely claiming to be an official dealer.

The company is neither authorized by JLR nor appointed by any recognized entity.

Nepal's law permits vehicle imports only through official dealers designated by manufacturers. Kaeros International has bypassed this by sourcing vehicles from an unauthorized company unrecognized by JLR.

JLR Asia Pacific confirmed via email that it has no authorized dealer in Nepal.

'Jaguar Land Rover Limited, manufacturers of Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles, parts and accessories, can confirm we do not have an authorized distributor in Nepal,' it read. 

'Any business operator in Nepal that claims to import, distribute and sell JLR products is doing so in the capacity as a non-authorized importer.'

Kaeros International has partnered with South China Exim Limited, a Hong Kong firm registered under Rakesh Adukia, who has also set up another fraudulent entity, Automobile Universal Development International (AUDI), to fabricate dealership claims.

These vehicles have not cleared customs yet. The Department of Commerce's approval of such agencies without proper checks raises concerns about financial misconduct. South China Exim Limited, the exporter, lacks JLR's authorization.

Nepal's import laws ensure transparency, prevent currency misuse, and guarantee post-sale services. Fraudulent practices like this lead to undervaluation, foreign currency misappropriation, and consumer exploitation.

Kaeros International is involved in currency misuse, with JLR confirming no authorized dealer in Nepal. Authorities, including Customs and Nepal Rastra Bank, must act swiftly to stop the clearance process and investigate.

Kaeros International is currently importing a Range Rover Sport SUV with a 2,996 cc petrol hybrid engine under LC clearance.

Customs officials recommend halting the process and initiating further investigation.