Nepal’s authorities have uncovered an alleged fraud operation centered around expeditions to Mount Everest, where foreign trekkers were targeted for bogus rescue and medical claims.
Alleged Everest Insurance Scam Targets Foreign Climbers
The South Asian country’s Central Investigation Bureau (CBI) said 10 people have been arrested, including individuals linked to a trekking agency, a rescue company and hospitals in Kathmandu, NBC News reported on Friday.
Local media reports suggest dozens of guides are also facing charges.
Fake Rescues And Medical Claims Were Orchestrated
Authorities previously said documents submitted to insurers included forged passenger manifests, fabricated treatment records and inflated billing …Full story available on Benzinga.com
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