The Kathmandu District Court has commenced hearings in a significant fraud case involving alleged false promises of resettlement in the United States to Bhutanese refugees. The case, filed almost three years ago, implicates former government ministers, high-ranking officials, and individuals accused of acting as brokers in the scheme. Hundreds of individuals are believed to have been defrauded by the operation. Proceedings will focus on determining the culpability of the accused in the alleged scam. The charges center around exploiting vulnerable refugees with fabricated opportunities for a new life in the US. This marks a crucial step forward in bringing those responsible for the alleged deception to justice, after a lengthy period of investigation and preparation. The court proceedings are expected to be closely watched by victims and observers alike.