Sri Lanka Cracks Down on International Cybercrime Rings

Sri Lanka police have arrested over 130 foreign nationals involved in alleged cybercrime activities, as part of a crackdown on cross-border online fraud. Recent raids in Colombo suburbs detected foreign nationals from various countries running fraudulent operations. Authorities suggest Sri Lanka's connectivity may be facilitating such illegal activities.

In an intensified crackdown on cross-border cybercrime, Sri Lankan police have arrested more than 130 foreign nationals over the weekend. Authorities confirmed that the detainees were apprehended in Colombo suburbs in separate raids linked to alleged cybercrime networks.

The raids resulted in the arrest of 37 Chinese nationals in Thalangama, and over 100 individuals from China, Vietnam, and other countries in Rajagiriya. These foreign nationals were accused of conducting fraud operations from rented premises, using Sri Lanka's connectivity as a strategic advantage.

Officials highlight that Sri Lanka's lenient visa access may be making it a target for international syndicates seeking to exploit victims via digital platforms. In April, police apprehended 150 foreign nationals in connection with similar activities, indicating a growing trend of such operations within the country.