Nepal Police to launch Anti-Cyber Scam Centre amid crime surge
Summary
Nepal Police is preparing to launch an Anti-Cyber Scam Centre and expand integrated command centres nationwide as cybercrime complaints continue to rise. The force also plans district cyber desks, stronger forensic labs and new surveillance technologies to improve investigations and coordination.
Key Points
- Nepal Police Headquarters plans to establish an Anti-Cyber Scam Centre under the Cyber Bureau to improve coordination against online scams and financial fraud.
- Cybercrime complaints reached 20,526 in FY 2025/26, with police filing 409 cases in court.
- The police will set up cyber desks in all district offices and expand digital forensic capacity to the provincial level.
- Nepal Police is also preparing integrated command centres, upgraded communications systems and advanced surveillance technologies as part of a modernization drive.
