India, April 2 -- In a shocking development on the world's highest peak, Mount Everest guides allegedly laced the food of climbers to make them sick and trigger fake rescues. According to a report by Kathmandu Post, authorities have charged 32 individuals in the case. While nine have been arrested, the rest are said to be on the run.

During a medical emergency involving the climbers, a helicopter is called to take the tourists to a hospital, and they eventually file an insurance claim. The scammers allegedly exploited this system.

According to a CIB investigation reported by the Kathmandu Post, the scam was carried out in two ways.

In one way, the guides knowingly scared the travellers that they are at risk of dying, while in reality, ...