KATHMANDU, Aug 8: Financial offense cases have increased sharply, with Nepal Police registering 12,950 incidents in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26.
According to the Police Headquarters, financial transaction disputes accounted for the largest share of offenses. With the growing reliance on banks and financial institutions, cases related to checks, loans, payments, and other financial services have risen significantly.
7,101 cases of banking offense registered in Kathmandu District...
Banking offenses typically involve issuing checks from accounts with insufficient funds, defaulting on loans, using falsified documents to secure facilities, and exploiting loopholes in the banking system.
The expansion of digital banking and electronic transactions has introduced new forms of disputes. While greater access to banking and digital services has boosted economic activity, weak financial discipline has heightened the risk of legal complications stemming from misuse.
Of the total cases recorded, 6,022 were registered in the Kathmandu Valley, accounting for 46.5 percent. Madhesh Province ranked second with 1,757 cases, while Karnali Province reported the lowest number at 355, representing just 2.74 percent of the total.
