‘9851145045’ Anti-Corruption Hotline Launched By Indian PMO? Here’s What We Found

Several social media users have claimed that citizens can now “report corruption directly to the Indian PMO” through a newly launched hotline number 9851145045, allegedly for complaints about bribery, delays, or misconduct in government offices.

However, Newschecker found this claim to be false. The number actually belongs to the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers (OPMCM) of Nepal, not India.

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Evidence

A Google search using the keywords “9851145045”, “Indian government”, and “PMO helpline” found no official statements, press releases, or credible media reports confirming that India’s PMO has launched such a service.

However, a report by Nepal-based outlet Republica, dated September 20, 2025, stated:

“In a move aimed at improving government accountability, the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers (OPMCM) has launched a dedicated hotline for the public to report grievances related to government service delivery. The number — 9851145045 — was announced in a public notice on Saturday.”

Similarly, Nepali Telecom confirmed that the hotline was launched by the Nepali government led by Sushila Karki to address misconduct and inefficiency in government offices. The number is a Nepal Telecom postpaid line.

The same number appears on the official website of Nepal’s OPMCM, under the “Hello Government” section, which allows citizens to share complaints and suggestions to improve governance.

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Verdict

The viral claim that the Indian PMO has launched a corruption-reporting hotline (9851145045) is incorrect. The number is officially linked to Nepal’s Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, not to the Government of India.

FAQs

Q1. Is the number 9851145045 for reporting corruption cases to the Indian PMO?
No. The number is not connected to the Indian Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).

Q2. Who launched the 9851145045 hotline ?
The Nepal’s Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers (OPMCM) launched the helpline.

Q3. How did we find out the number is from Nepal?
A keyword and reverse search for “9851145045” led to multiple Nepal-based news reports and the official website of Nepal’s OPMCM, all confirming the number’s ownership. No Indian government source or verified media outlet mentioned the number.

Sources
Report By Republica, Dated September 20, 2025
Report By Nepali Telecom, Dated September 20, 2025
Official Website Of Nepal’s OPMCM