Kathmandu, May 16 -- The Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office on Friday launched an investigation into 69 educational consultancy operators following multiple complaints of financial fraud in the name of overseas higher education.

Senior Superintendent of Police Santosh Khadka, chief of the office, said they are examining electronic devices seized from the consultancies during raids carried out across the Valley.

"We have recovered several devices. Fake government seals were also seized, so some operators could face forgery charges," Khadka said. "We are verifying the details of others. The case is likely to proceed under fraud charges, and we are collecting evidence against everyone involved."

He said data retrieved from the de...