Sri Lankan Police Crackdown on Cybercrime Leads to Over 70 Arrests

More than 70 arrests have been made in Sri Lanka amid a crackdown on cybercrime. Among those arrested were 12 Indian nationals and 30 Chinese nationals, involved in various illicit online activities. The operation uncovered equipment used for international betting and cryptocurrency fraud.

In a significant crackdown on cybercrime, Sri Lankan police have arrested over 70 individuals, including a dozen Indian nationals and 30 Chinese nationals. The arrests were made following raids in central Sri Lanka and Colombo, as reported on Tuesday.

According to the Daily Mirror, Senior DIG Central Province Lalith Pathinayake led a raid in Kandy, resulting in the seizure of numerous high-tech gadgets and equipment. The suspects had rented a house for Rs 3,00,000 per month to run international-level betting and other illicit cyber activities.

Earlier, police arrested at least 200 foreigners involved in online scams, many of whom were Indians. Investigations revealed the funds generated from these illegal activities were transferred to bank accounts in various countries including the UK, Dubai, and India. The ongoing investigations continue to uncover more details about the widespread cybercrime network.