Facebook still leads cybercrime cases, other applications catching up

The spike reflects both the growing digital footprint of Nepalis and the expanding tactics of online criminals.

Cybercrime in Nepal has exploded over the past five years, with complaints rising more than sixfold. In the fiscal year 2019-20, the Nepal Police Cyber Bureau recorded just over 2,300 complaints. By 2024, that figure soared to 19,730.