Nepal Police Arrest Six in Connection with Years-Long 'Fake Rescue' Scam Targeting Tourists
Summary
Nepal Police’s Central Investigation Bureau arrested six individuals for orchestrating a years-long fake rescue scam exploiting trekking and mountaineering insurance, fraudulently claiming nearly $20 million.
Key Points
- Nepal Police arrested six individuals in connection with a long-running fake rescue scam targeting tourists in trekking and mountaineering.
- The scam involved coercing or colluding with travelers to conduct unnecessary rescues, inflating insurance claims to nearly $19.69 million over four years.
- The police investigation examined flight schedules, hospital billing, insurance claims, and financial transactions including over a thousand SWIFT transactions.
- The case has drawn significant national and international attention, with stakeholders viewing the police action as a positive step towards restoring Nepal’s tourism image.
