Nepal’s long-standing problem of foreign employment fraud has recently gained renewed attention following a series of developments that have brought the issue into sharper public and policy focus.

Foreign employment remains a critical source of income for thousands of Nepali households. However, the sector has also been associated with widespread fraud, including misleading recruitment practices, financial exploitation, and cases of workers being stranded abroad.

Reporting and Documentation of Cases

In March 2025, Nepal-based outlet Khoj Samachar introduced a digital reporting system designed to document cases of foreign employment fraud and assist affected individuals through its foreign job fraud reporting system.

According to the platform, more than 260 complaints were registered within a short period, highlighting patterns of financial loss, contract discrepancies, and........

© Eurasia Review