Chitwan Reports 521 Online Fraud Cases, Rs 122.2 Million Lost
Summary
Chitwan recorded 521 online fraud complaints in the last fiscal year, with victims losing Rs 122.2 million and only Rs 22.9 million recovered. Police say scams are increasingly being carried out through social media links, fake gifts and online marketing, with complaints arriving daily.
Key Points
- Chitwan registered 521 online fraud applications in the last fiscal year, involving losses of Rs 12 crore 22 lakh 84 thousand 338.
- Police recovered Rs 2 crore 29 lakh 98 thousand 643 from the defrauded amount.
- Superintendent of Police Rameshwar Poudel said scammers are using social media links, online marketing and fake gift offers.
- The district also recorded 390 cybercrime applications, of which 375 were settled and 15 remain pending.
