KATHMANDU: The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police has arrested four individuals accused of illegally collecting additional fees from workers seeking employment in Malaysia. The suspects have been identified as Kailash Khadka, Rabindra KC, Pravin Tiwari, and Rampukar Tiwari.
According to the CIB, the group operated under the name Macrotech Pvt. Ltd. and charged workers extra fees labeled as bio-medical service charges, exceeding the rates set by the government. The arrests were made following a formal complaint filed by Bikash Ranabhat and a directive from the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers.
Investigations indicate that the suspects engaged in fraud and organized crime by exploiting workers for financial gain. The CIB stated that the four individuals have been remanded to custody by the Kathmandu District Court to allow for further investigation. The police have also urged other victims of this scheme to come forward with evidence and file complaints at the CIB or their nearest police station.
