Kathmandu: The United States formally handed over a state-of-the-art Digital Forensic Laboratory to Nepal Police during a ceremony at Nepal Police Headquarters on June 30.
State-of-the-art Digital Forensic Laboratory funded through a $1.5 million project from the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs and implemented by the Department of Justice’s ICITAP program, the lab includes advanced digital forensic tools and specialized training to help Nepal Police investigate cyber-enabled transnational crime.
“Today, virtually every crime has a cyber dimension. Whether it is trafficking, corruption, fraud, or violent crime, digital evidence is often the key to uncovering the truth, this laboratory provides Nepal’s law enforcement professionals with the tools and skills they need to meet the challenges of 21st-century crime while upholding the rule of law.” said Chargé d’Affaires Scott Urbom.
This handover reflects the enduring U.S.-Nepal partnership to strengthen justice, support the rule of law, and enhance public safety. The Digital Forensic Laboratory will help Nepal Police collect, analyze, and preserve critical digital evidence and serve as a model for digital forensic capabilities in South Asia.
