Four Arrested in Kathmandu for Defrauding Victims with Fake Foreign Employment Promises
KATHMANDU, Nepal — Four individuals have been arrested in connection to a foreign employment scam where they promised victims job opportunities abroad with attractive salary packages, but failed to deliver and cut off all contact after taking large sums of money. The suspects, identified as Sunil Dasaudi (25), Vikash Dawadi (31), Surendra Vik (37), and Vishakha Paudel (24), were arrested by the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office, Teku, following multiple complaints from deceived individuals.
The Scam in Detail
The suspects allegedly promised employment in countries like Serbia, Japan, the United States, and Kuwait in exchange for large sums of money. Sunil Dasaudi took Rs 2,238,000 from one victim, promising to send them to Serbia. Vikash Dawadi received Rs 300,000 from two victims, assuring jobs in Japan. Surendra Vik took Rs 9,754,000 from one victim, claiming to send them to the United States. Lastly, Vishakha Paudel took Rs 160,000 from one victim, promising employment in Kuwait. However, after receiving the money, the suspects disappeared, leaving their victims in a state of uncertainty.
Arrests and Investigation
The arrests occurred at different locations across Kathmandu: Sunil was apprehended from Teku, Surendra from Kathmandu Metropolitan City-14, Vishakha from Kathmandu Metropolitan City-12, and Vikash from Lalitpur Mahalaxmi Municipality-5. The Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office has handed over Sunil, Vikash, and Vishakha to the Department of Foreign Employment in Tahachal for further investigation. Surendra, however, has been transferred to the District Police Range, Kathmandu.
Public Warnings and Future Action
The Nepali embassy in Bangkok and other diplomatic missions had previously issued warnings, urging the public to remain cautious and verify the legitimacy of individuals or agencies offering foreign employment opportunities. They advised against falling prey to fraudulent schemes and stressed the importance of verifying the authenticity of job offers before making any financial commitments.
The investigation is still ongoing, and the authorities are working to determine if the arrested individuals were part of a larger network targeting aspiring migrant workers.