Two Accused in Fraud Case of Rs 2.5 Million

Kathmandu. Sujan Khanal of Kathmandu lost Rs 2.5441 million when he clicked on a suspicious link received on his mobile. The Cyber Bureau of Nepal Police has filed a charge sheet against two persons in court on charges of involvement in the incident.

Based on the police investigation, the District Government Attorney's Office Kathmandu has filed a case against Akashkumar Paswan, 20, of Saptari and Chandeshwar Mahato, 23, of Siraha as defendants. They are currently absconding. A case has been filed against them under the offense of fraud as per the Muluki Criminal Code, 2074. If convicted, they could face up to 7 years in prison and a fine of up to Rs 70,000. Compensation to the victim is also demanded. The court has initiated the process to issue an arrest warrant for both absconding defendants.