Kathmandu, Jan 26, 2026 (AFP) - Nepal arrests six in tourist rescue fraud

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2026-01-26

Nepal has arrested six people after an investigation into fraudulent helicopter rescues of travellers in the Himalayan nation in a $19.69 million insurance scam, police said Monday. Thousands of trekkers visit Nepal every year for its stunning views of the Himalayas and routes lined with picturesque villages -- and emergency helicopter rescues are a critical part of the tourism industry. Police said they uncovered evidence of multiple insurance c......

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