$20 million scam at 30,000 feet: Everest guides accused of poisoning trekkers for insurance payouts

Nepal’s tourism industry is embroiled in a $20 million insurance fraud scandal involving Mount Everest trekking routes. Authorities have charged 32 individuals, including guides and medical staff, for allegedly inducing illness in tourists and orchestrating unnecessary emergency evacuations for financial gain. This case raises critical questions about oversight and safety in the region.