Mount Everest guides 'poisoned' climbers to trigger costly helicopter rescues as part of shocking $20million scam
- Posted on April 3, 2026
- By Daily Mail
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Mount Everest guides 'poisoned' climbers to trigger costly helicopter rescues as part of shocking $20million scam
The 'fake rescue' scheme involves mountain guides staging a medical emergency, sending climbers to hospitals, and filing false insurance claims to collect payouts.