Hospital Director Arrested in Nepal Over Fake Tourist Rescue Scam

Kathmandu. Nepal Police have arrested Dr. Girwanraj Timilsina, the operator of Siddhi International Hospital in Lazimpat, in connection with a fake rescue case.

A team from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of the police arrested Timilsina today on charges of defrauding insurance companies by conducting fake rescues of foreign tourists during treks and mountaineering expeditions in Nepal's Himalayan region.

Bureau Spokesperson, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Shivakumar Shrestha, informed that the doctor was arrested on allegations that the hospital, in collusion with Mountain Rescue Service, Everest Experience & Assistance, and Nepal Charter Service, prepared fake documents to commit insurance fraud.

Six individuals from the three companies have already been arrested in connection with the case. The Bureau stated that the incident has caused serious damage to Nepal's tourism sector internationally.

Spokesperson Shrestha added that further investigation against the arrested Dr. Timilsina is proceeding under Section 51 (acts against national interest) of the Muluki Criminal Code, 2074, and other forgery-related offenses.