Nepal’s telecommunications authority has been ordered to immediately shut down betting apps and websites

(AsiaGameHub) –   Nepal is taking swift action to crack down on online gambling, ordering the immediate removal of all betting apps and websites nationwide within a 24-hour timeframe.

The Nepali Telecom Authority has also been directed to collaborate with local internet service providers to oversee enforcement of this directive and ensure all forms of digital gambling are deactivated.

This action comes in response to a surge of unregulated gambling platforms appearing across the country. According to reports, these online gambling sites are accessible in Nepal without proper regulation or licensing, raising concerns about regulatory oversight and consumer safeguards.

The decision follows the landslide election victory of newly elected Kathmandu Mayor Balendra Shah.

Nepali authorities are adopting a tougher stance against illegal digital activities, which have been on the rise across the region, including recent efforts by the Indian government to prohibit real-money online gambling.