Cybercrime complaints top 20,000 in Nepal, but only 155 arrests made
Summary
Nepal Police registered 20,526 cybercrime complaints in fiscal year 2082/83, but only 161 cases were filed and 155 arrests were made. Most complaints involved misuse of Facebook, TikTok and WhatsApp, while police warned of rising scams tied to fake jobs, lottery offers and impersonation fraud.
Key Points
- Nepal Police registered 20,526 cybercrime-related complaints in FY 2082/83, up from the previous two fiscal years.
- Only 161 cases were filed and 155 people were arrested during the same period.
- Misuse of Facebook, Messenger and TikTok made up the largest share of complaints, followed by WhatsApp and Telegram.
- Police said cyber fraud is becoming more sophisticated, including fake employment offers, romance scams and impersonation of banks or wallet companies.
