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Chinese national arrested in Nepal over multi-million rupee crypto scam
Kathmandu police arrested 35-year-old Zhu Yi-eng after seizing transaction records linked to NRs 179.97 million and electronic devices; he is in five days judicial remand while investigations continue.
Apr 3rd 2026 · Nepal
Insights
- 35-year-old Chinese national Zhu Yi-eng was arrested in Thamel, Kathmandu.
- Police seized transaction records tied to cryptocurrency worth NRs 179.97 million.
- Investigators recovered three mobile phones and documents used to carry out illegal transactions.
- Preliminary probe indicates he contacted victims on social media and lured them with attractive offers.
- Kathmandu District Court approved five days judicial remand for further investigation.
Sources
- Police arrest Nigerian man over $550,000 scam targeting American woman – Official www.premiumtimesng.com
- Police arrest Nigerian man over $550,000 scam targeting American woman – Official www.premiumtimesng.com
- Chinese national arrested in multi-million rupees crypto currency scam in Nepal www.thehindu.com
- Sri Lanka arrests 152 in alleged Chinese-run cyberscam www.scmp.com