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Nepal Cracks Down on Forced Helicopter Rescues and Insurance Fraud in the Himalayas

July 11, 2026Юрий Верхотуров1 мин

For an extended period, trekking operators in Nepal have allegedly been coercing helicopter evacuations through various questionable methods, leading to widespread insurance fraud. In response, Nepal's Ministry of Tourism has declared a 'zero-tolerance policy' against such fraudulent practices.