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Police Detain 69 in Kathmandu Valley Consultancy Fraud Crackdown; Other Arrests Made

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Authorities in Kathmandu Valley detained 69 individuals during raids on 95 educational consultancy firms suspected of fraud and illegal activities. Separately, police in Surkhet arrested three people, including a teacher, for alleged involvement in online betting fraud and financial crimes, while the Supreme Court ordered the release of a bank CEO arrested on fraud charges.

  • The Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office conducted raids on Friday at consultancy offices across the valley.
  • The Surkhet arrests involved alleged operation of online betting networks and financial fraud through multiple bank accounts, with one teacher linked to suspicious transactions worth Rs 24.6 million.
  • The Supreme Court ordered the release of Nepal Investment Mega Bank CEO Jyoti Prakash Pandey, who was arrested by the CIB on charges of fraud and criminal breach of trust related to the auction of Smart Telecom's assets.
  • Police stated the Kathmandu raids were launched due to suspicions of fraud, illegal transactions, and document-related irregularities.
  • The Supreme Court's order for Pandey's release included conditions regarding international travel and appearance for criminal investigations.

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