As reported to the LETA agency by the police, the criminals offered to meet relatives in person and promised to provide assistance, as well as various 'fresh' information about the identification and search for missing persons. In some cases, even the services of psychics were offered for money. The police emphasize that state and municipal institutions directly contact relatives and provide them with the necessary practical assistance. No fees are charged by government structures for such assistance. To obtain accurate and reliable information, law enforcement recommends following the official announcements of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia. If relatives receive offers to provide information or assistance in the search for the missing for money, this should be reported to the State Police. As reported, on August 26, the collapse of a glacier triggered a flow of ice debris, followed by a surge of water and mud from a glacial lake, leading to widespread destruction in Nepal and China. As of the morning of August 31, at least 900 people had died as a result of the natural disaster, and about 4,200 are listed as missing. A large group of tourists from Latvia, organized by yoga enthusiasts from Yantra, was near the epicenter of the disaster. Several other Latvian tourists were traveling in the affected region as part of a group from the local company Mighty Himalayan Trek. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, three residents of Latvia who were in the region were not harmed. Another 33 people are currently considered missing.
