Over 69 Educational Consultancy Operators Arrested in Kathmandu on Fraud Charges

May 15, Kathmandu – Police have arrested 69 operators of educational consultancy centers in Kathmandu on charges of fraud. Under the leadership of the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office, the Nepal Police conducted raids on 95 educational consultancy centers last Friday following complaints, grievances, and applications alleging scams related to sending students abroad for higher education.

The police reported that investigations are underway against these operators, who were providing services such as educational consultancy without meeting standards, failing to renew registrations, operating without permission, as well as running preparatory classes and language teaching services. The police have urged those who have been defrauded to come forward promptly.