Nepal Police Charge 32 People in $20 Million Everest Fake Helicopter Rescue Insurance Scam
Nepal’s globally celebrated trekking industry has been shaken by a major fraud scandal involving Mount Everest expeditions, with authorities alleging a coordinated scheme that exploited foreign climbers and international insurance companies. According to investigators, a network of guides, rescue operators, and associated stakeholders orchestrated fake medical emergencies to justify costly helicopter evacuations. The operation, which … Read more