Cybercriminals are sending fake “Official Court Order” emails pretending to be from Nepal Police, the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), and the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) in an attempt to scare victims into paying money.
The scam email falsely accuses recipients of viewing or distributing illegal pornographic content and claims that authorities have tracked their online activities using advanced cyber forensic tools. The message threatens legal action, imprisonment, public exposure, and media coverage if the victim does not respond within 24 hours.
One version of the scam reviewed by Abijita Foundation used the subject line “Official Court Order” and included fake references to Nepal Police departments, along with fabricated technical terms such as “Anti-Python Tracker” to make the message appear legitimate.
However, several clear signs reveal that the email is fraudulent.
The email was not sent from an official Nepal government domain. Instead, it originated from unrelated domains such as “alkawkabqatar.com,” while the reply-to address pointed to another suspicious domain, “cyber-wizard.com.” Real government agencies in Nepal use official “.gov.np” domains for official communication.
The scammers also attempted to pressure victims into paying a so-called “settlement fee” of NPR 150,000 to avoid court action. Legitimate law enforcement agencies do not offer private financial settlements through email for criminal accusations.
Another major red flag is the language and formatting used in the message. The email contains multiple grammatical mistakes, unusual legal wording, emotional threats, and fear tactics designed to panic recipients into acting quickly without verifying the claims.
Cybersecurity experts warn that these types of sextortion and intimidation scams are becoming increasingly common worldwide. Attackers often send mass emails to thousands of people, hoping that some recipients will panic and respond.
Recipients are advised not to reply to the email, send money, click on any links, or open suspicious attachments. Instead, the message should be marked as spam or phishing and deleted immediately.
Users who receive similar emails should also enable two-factor authentication on important accounts, change passwords if concerned, and remain cautious of messages that create urgency, fear, or embarrassment.
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If an email claims to come from a government agency, users should always verify the sender’s domain carefully and contact the organization directly through official websites or phone numbers before taking any action.
