Gang arrested in Kathmandu for impersonating DishHome staff to defraud customers

Summary

Kathmandu police have arrested a gang impersonating DishHome staff to defraud over 364 customers, extorting more than 2.9 million rupees using forged receipts and special offer scams.

Key Points
  • Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office arrested a gang impersonating DishHome employees to extort money.
  • The gang deceived customers by promising bonus recharges with forged receipts and stamps.
  • Mastermind Aarti Sinkhada used customer data from her former DishHome sub-dealer job to facilitate the scam.
  • Over 364 individuals have been defrauded of more than 2.9 million rupees, with ongoing investigations.
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