TikTok user Tulasa Adhikari arrested in Thailand for banking fraud

Kathmandu – Tulasa Adhikari, a popular TikTok user wanted in connection with banking fraud and deception charges, has been arrested in Thailand and brought back to Nepal.

She is currently being held in custody by the Lalitpur police as legal proceedings move forward, according to the police. Adhikari faces charges involving fraud amounting to Rs 65,229,075 and money laundering.

Kumar Chimoriya, the proprietor of “Hamro Automobiles” located in Satdobato, Lalitpur, had filed a complaint against her at the Satdobato police circle in the month of Shrawan, accusing her of fraud and criminal breach of trust.

Following the complaint, it was revealed that Adhikari had fled abroad. To facilitate her return to Nepal, the police had issued a ‘Red Notice’ through the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol).

During the investigation, an examination of her bank account revealed unusually large transactions. With strong evidence of financial crimes, the police have also initiated a money laundering investigation against her.

Now that she has been apprehended in Thailand, the police have stated that a detailed investigation into both cases will proceed.