Tulsi Adhikari faces fraud, money laundering investigation
In an official statement issued on Monday, the police confirmed that Adhikari is being investigated for alleged involvement in fraud and illicit financial gains.
KATHMANDU: The Lalitpur District Police Office has launched an investigation against Tulsi Adhikari, the operator of Tulsa Collection who rose to prominence through TikTok, on charges of fraud, acquisition of criminal proceeds, and money laundering.
In an official statement issued on Monday, the police confirmed that Adhikari is being investigated for alleged involvement in fraud and illicit financial gains.
The case has been expanded to include money laundering offenses following coordination with the Department of Money Laundering Investigation.
According to police, a formal complaint was filed on Aug 7 by Kumar Chimoriya, accusing Adhikari of fraud and unlawful financial activities.
The Lalitpur police said an investigation is currently underway based on the complaint.
Authorities also stated that the Department of Money Laundering Investigation had earlier sent an official letter on Nov 6 requesting further inquiry into the matter.
The department had registered a separate complaint against Adhikari on March 3.
Police confirmed that Adhikari is currently abroad.
They further warned that she has been disseminating misleading information through social media platforms, drawing the attention of law enforcement.
The police said further legal action will be taken based on the findings of the ongoing investigation.
