Mount Everest Fake Rescue Scam: Guides Accused of Poisoning Foreign Climbers
Kathmandu April 2, 2026: The Mount Everest fake rescue scam has come under investigation after Nepal police accused trekking guides of poisoning foreign climbers to force expensive helicopter rescues. Authorities said the scam affected thousands of climbers between 2022 and 2025. According to investigators, more than 4,700 international climbers were impacted by the scheme, which generated nearly $20 million through…
