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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.