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NEWS: Everest Climbers Scammed Out of Thousands in Himalaya

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 UKC News 20 Apr 2015
Himalayan Times, 5 kbA group of nine mountaineers have had thousands of pounds stolen by their Himalayan tour operator. The team of eight Greeks and one Indian had paid a reported 120 million rupees to expedition operator Tshering Dorjee Sherpa for their chance to climb Everest.

Commenting on the Himalayan Times website, Narahari, deputy superintendent of police, confirmed that a search was underway for Tshering, stating: "A police team raided his office and house."

Read more at http://www.ukclimbing.com/news/item.php?id=69668

 Henry Iddon 20 Apr 2015
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My understanding is that the clients had used these services before and everyone had a good relationship.

It may well be that there is more to this story than meets the eye.
 JJL 20 Apr 2015
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A long time ago (1991), I went to climb in the Annapurna sanctuary. We picked up porters off the street in Kathmandu (a no-no), paid them in advance (double no-no), gave them all our kit and arranged to rendevous on a certain day.

It all worked out fine.

Most people are good-hearted.
 BarrySW19 20 Apr 2015
In reply to rajanp:

Be wary with that link - Norton reports this:

Attackers currently on www.thehimalayantimes.com might attempt to install dangerous programs on your computer that steal or delete your information (for example, photos, passwords, messages, and credit cards).
 99ster 20 Apr 2015
In reply to BarrySW19:

And also blocked by Google: 'This site contains Malware' and is a '...known malware distributor'.
In reply to UKC News:

I have just returned from a trip with Tshering and have known him for many years and the story surprises me. However Chandana, the Indian girl, was on the trek to Mera Peak with me, using it as an acclimatisation trip before attempting Everest in April/May with Tshering and she has confirmed that he has disappeared, but I still think there is more to this than the Himalayan Times is reporting. I would like to hear Tshering side of the story before passing judgement.
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