Simon Calder
Travel correspondent and journalist known for expertise on international travel and aviation, contributing analysis on travel-related news and developments.
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Apr 5, 2026 • 9min
Alleged $20 million Mt Everest insurance scam: What has happened?
Simon Calder, travel correspondent and aviation expert, unpacks a major alleged $20 million scam tied to Everest rescues. He outlines claims of staged helicopter evacuations, methods said to induce illness, falsified records and hospitals' roles. He also discusses how post‑COVID pressures may have driven the scale and what this could mean for insurance and future travellers.
