Abuse of ‘Gen Z’ name raises concerns, with fraud and pressure tactics on rise
Summary
The 'Gen Z' youth-led movement that led to political change in Nepal is being exploited by some individuals for fraudulent activities and coercion, raising concerns about misuse of its name.
Key Points
- The Gen Z youth-led protest led to the resignation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and appointment of Sushila Karki as interim prime minister.
- Some individuals and groups misuse the 'Gen Z' name to commit fraud, extort money, and pressure public officials.
- A group linked to Gen Z disrupted operations at Kathmandu Upatyaka Khanepani Limited and was detained by police.
- Sudan Gurung announced plans to form a watchdog to prevent misuse of the Gen Z movement's name and activities.
