Key Accomplice in Honey Trap Extortion Case Against Businessman Identified
Lalitpur. Nelika Lamichhane has been identified as the primary 'threat agent' and 'financial manager' for the gang that extorted millions from Shankar Chimoriya (name changed) in Lalitpur through a honey trap. The Lalitpur District Attorney's Office has charged her with extortion, organized crime, and money laundering.
Nelika Lamichhane appears to be the main accomplice of Tulsi Adhikari. According to 28-year-old Nelika, who is originally from Pokhara and currently resides in Lalitpur, she first met Tulsi Adhikari about two years ago via TikTok. After liking a bracelet on TikTok, she met Tulsi to purchase it, and they subsequently became close friends, frequently meeting for coffee and visiting each other's rooms.
Evidence and video footage have been attached to the case file showing Nelika visiting the victim's office to threaten him with a 'rape case.' Furthermore, it was found that Nelika pressured the victim to settle the case. Investigations revealed that main defendant Tulsi deposited 1.908 million rupees into Nelika's bank account, and Nelika was also found to be using Tulsi's scooter, which has now been seized by the police.
According to the investigation, Nelika Lamichhane is the key person responsible for executing the plans of the main accused, Tulsi Adhikari. On 2081 Phagun 13 (February 26, 2025), she visited the office of the complainant, Shankar Chimoriya, and threatened him, saying, "Tulsi Didi has prepared a complaint to file a rape case against you; I am telling you this because I care about you, so settle the matter."
She also showed Chimoriya a copy of the complaint prepared on her mobile phone to exert mental pressure. Chimoriya secretly recorded the threat using his iPhone 16 Pro Max, which has now become a key piece of evidence.
Nelika was not limited to just making threats. She was active in 'setting' matters within the gang, traveling to India and Sri Lanka with Tulsi Adhikari, and using Tulsi's scooter (Aprilia Ba.Pra.02-033 Pa 1864). Audio recordings reveal her attempting to maintain secrecy within the gang by telling the complainant, "Do not tell Lakshmi Khatiwada Didi that I came here."
Suspicious Financial Transactions Without Business
Analysis of Nelika's bank accounts shows transactions worth millions despite her having no business. It was found that 1,980,140 rupees were transferred from the accounts of Tulsi Adhikari and her daughter to Nelika's Prime Commercial Bank account. She claimed this money was used for Tulsi's house repairs (sewage, toilet, furniture), legal fees, court costs, and scooter taxes. She also admitted that Tulsi deposited 50,000 rupees for her birthday and 30,000 rupees for shoes.
Her total transactions exceed 15.3 million rupees, including 6.925 million in Prime Commercial Bank and 8.44 million in Muktinath Bikas Bank. She was also found to have purchased land in Mattikhan, Kaski, for which she could not provide a legitimate source of income.
The government attorney has filed a case in the Lalitpur District Court, demanding double the amount of the claim as a fine and up to 10 years of imprisonment for Nelika Lamichhane. Additionally, the confiscation of her bank balance and the land in Kaski (Plot No. 1094) has been requested.
Statement given by Nelika Lamichhane to the investigating officer
"I heard the audio voice recording presented by the complainant Kumar Chimoriya on 2082.08.27, and I confirm that the female voice in the recording is mine. My true account is that about two years ago, I came to Lalitpur from Pokhara for studies and lived in a rented flat..."
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