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Nepal is being used as a transit route for Bangladeshi human trafficking, with suspects arrested and warnings over exploited visas and weak borders.
Nepal has emerged as a transit hub for human trafficking targeting Bangladeshi citizens, with traffickers exploiting visa-on-arrival privileges, weak border security, and connectivity through India to funnel victims to Europe and North America.
A December 1 report by Bangladesh’s National Security Intelligence identified trafficking routes via Kathmandu, Rome, and Hong Kong, where victims face torture, extortion, and fake visas.
Authorities have arrested three suspects, including a broker, amid growing concerns over organized networks and foreign involvement.
The report urges improved intelligence sharing, financial monitoring, and case transfers to specialized units.
Experts warn that low airfares and simple visa processes are being exploited despite Nepal not being a legitimate transit point.
Nepal está siendo utilizado como ruta de tránsito para la trata de personas de Bangladesh, con sospechosos arrestados y advertencias sobre visas explotadas y fronteras débiles.