Stories from Kathmandu · Nepal

Nepal is receiving approximately 11 billion in foreign income, which serves as a major source of revenue for the country. This funding is linked to construction and service sectors, including football stadiums and hotels, particularly in the Middle East and India.

A political party founded four years ago and led by a former rapper has won the first post-revolt elections in Nepal.

A criminal network has allegedly defrauded mountain tourists and insurance companies on Mount Everest. The scheme involved unnecessary helicopter flights, overpriced medical treatments, and falsified invoices. Clemens Mutt, Secretary General of the Alpine Club, expressed shock regarding the scale of the fraudulent activities. The network specifically targeted climbers, including Austrian nationals frequenting the Himalayas. Alpine Club members often rely on the organization for high-altitude rescue insurance. Nepalese investigators have indicted 32 individuals in connection with a large-scale fraud network involving tourists and helicopters. The group allegedly includes helicopter pilots, mountain guides, tracking companies, and hospital staff.