The District Police Office in Chitwan has seen a concerning rise in banking offenses, with 753 cases reported since the start of the current fiscal year. According to Senior Sub-Inspector Ram Karki of the Banking Offense Branch, 165 of these cases have been registered since November 2022.
Approximately 20% of these reported offenses are resolved through mutual agreement between the involved parties, with ongoing negotiations in other cases. The police facilitate discussions between the individuals after receiving complaints. Upon reaching an agreement, complainants receive their funds and a settlement letter for their protection.
Reported offenses range from Rs 50,000 to Rs 10 million. Karki stressed that, unlike in the past, all financial transactions exceeding Rs 900,000 now require proof of legitimate economic activity.
