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Published On: July 23, 2024 11:55 AM NPT By: Republica

Over 13,000 cases of banking fraud registered, 7,500 in Kathmandu alone

Over 13,000 cases of banking fraud registered, 7,500 in Kathmandu alone

KATHMANDU, July 23: In the last fiscal year, there was a significant increase in the number of banking fraud cases reported to the police. 

The Kathmandu Metropolitan Police has recorded the highest number of banking offenses.

According to the police, as many as 59,203 cases were registered across the country in the fiscal year 2023/24, out of which 13,262 cases were related to banking offenses. 

A total of 7,662 cases of banking fraud were registered in the Kathmandu Valley alone. 

"The number of cases of banking crimes and frauds has drastically increased this year compared to the last fiscal year," Nepal Police Spokesperson DIG Dan Bahadur Karki said. 

According to the police, there are several cases of check bounce among banking offenses. 

 

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