Saturday, May 9th, 2026

IB arrests another suspect in HyperFund scam



KATHMANDU: The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police has arrested another person in connection with the HyperFund scam, which has reportedly caused millions of rupees in losses to Nepalis both at home and abroad.

According to CIB Spokesperson and Information Officer, Superintendent of Police Hobindra Bogati, the latest suspect, Srikant Bhandari, was apprehended in Rukum on Wednesday.

Earlier, the CIB had arrested Nanu Ghimire, also known as Kajal, in Lalitpur for her alleged involvement in the scam.

To date, the CIB has received complaints from 56 individuals, reporting losses totaling over Rs 79.5 million due to the scam.

The CIB is preparing to issue a red corner notice through Interpol against those named in the complaints filed by the alleged victims.

The bureau has also appealed to other victims to register complaints with the CIB.

Complaints can be lodged online by visiting the official CIB website (https://cib.nepalpolice.gov.np) and submitting information via the provided Gmail addresses ([email protected] or [email protected]).

RSS

Publish Date : 13 June 2024 16:23 PM

Clearance of imported goods from Rasuwa customs begins

RASUWA: After the impasse over the imposition of MRP stickers

Nepal committed to promoting safe and regular migration: Ambassador Thapa

KATHMANDU: Nepal’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Lok Bahadur

Govt seeks applications for National Cooperative Regulatory Authority posts

KATHMANDU: The government has invited applications for the posts of

Over 15,000 displaced as govt’s squatter eviction drive expands across Kathmandu Valley

KATHMANDU: Thousands of people have been displaced after the government

Over 2,000 drivers penalized in Kathmandu Valley in a single day

KATHMANDU: Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office has said that 2,034