Opinion | Is your local police station ready for the internet?
Summary
Nepal’s cybercrime complaints have surged as scammers use fake voices, phishing links and manipulated images to target victims online. The piece argues that every police station needs basic digital policing skills, not just a specialised Cyber Bureau in Kathmandu.
Key Points
- Nepal Police registered 20,526 cybercrime-related complaints in fiscal year 2025-26, highlighting a growing burden of online fraud, harassment and abuse.
- The article argues that cybercrime response should not depend only on the Cyber Bureau and should be handled at every police station across the country.
- Police need better training, digital forensic capacity, clear complaint procedures and stronger coordination with banks, telecoms and technology firms.
- The writer calls for modern policing that protects citizens’ rights while improving evidence handling, public reporting and online safety awareness.
