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world France 24 En 2026-04-03

Everest Guides Caught in $20 Million Fake Rescue Scam

Multi-million-dollar insurance scam affects thousands of trekkers in the Himalayas, involving guides, helicopter companies, and private hospitals.


Over 4,700 trekkers could have been affected by a multi-million-dollar insurance #scam. #Mountain guides, helicopter companies and private hospitals would overcharge #insurance companies for fake #emergency rescues, sometimes #poisoning climbers in the process.

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