KATHMANDU: Police have arrested two individuals accused of defrauding job seekers by promising lucrative employment opportunities in Malaysia. The suspects were apprehended in Kalanki, Kathmandu Metropolitan City-14, following complaints filed by the victims.
The arrested individuals have been identified as 44-year-old Sanjay Subedi, a permanent resident of Mechinagar Municipality-6, Jhapa, and 34-year-old Madhumalti Syadtad, a permanent resident of Rapti Municipality-1, Chitwan. Both are currently residing in Nagarjun Municipality-10, Kathmandu.
According to police investigations, Subedi allegedly swindled Rs 700,000 from one victim, while Syadtad is accused of defrauding another individual of Rs 200,000. The duo reportedly lured the victims with promises of high salaries before cutting off contact.
Superintendent of Police and information officer Rameshwor Karki confirmed that the suspects have been transferred to the Department of Foreign Employment for further investigation and legal action.
