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Nepalis Abroad Seek Assistance Amidst West Asia Conflict and Scams

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As of the latest reports, 87,863 Nepalis have contacted the Ministry of Foreign Affairs due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia, with most reported to be safe and some seeking repatriation. Separately, a Nepali national in Japan, Pradip Bhatta, is accused of defrauding dozens of students by collecting significant sums for visa extensions and job arrangements, leaving them in distress.

  • The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has received 160 phone calls, 50 emails, and 110 online messages, with some individuals physically visiting to register complaints regarding the West Asia conflict.
  • The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that efforts are underway to repatriate Nepalis who wish to return from West Asian countries.
  • Pradip Bhatta allegedly collected over 4 million Yen from Nepali students in Tokyo by promising working visas and jobs, using fake documents for some.
  • The Nepali Embassy in Lisbon is organizing mobile camps in Coimbra, Madeira, and Azores to provide consular services, including passport renewal and e-passport applications, to Nepalis living outside the capital.
  • The control room at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reduced its operating hours from 24 to 9 AM to 9 PM.

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