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national El Sudcaliforniano 2026-04-02

Fake Rescue Scams on Everest Uncovered, Estimated $20 Million in Illicit Gains

Authorities have cracked a sophisticated scam involving fake rescue operations on the Everest mountain in the Himalayas, with estimated gains of nearly $20 million. The operation has been linked to multiple individuals and entities, but no direct connection to Baja California Sur has been confirmed.


Autoridades detectaron más de 300 rescates falsos en el Everest y otras zonas montañosas, con ganancias ilegales cercanas a los 20 millones de dólares

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