The Guardian Australia ·general ·3 hours ago

Sri Lanka arrests nearly 700 foreigners amid rising cybercrime surge

Sri Lanka has experienced a significant rise in cybercrime as scam networks relocate from Southeast Asia, according to local police. Authorities have arrested nearly 700 foreigners this year, mostly Chinese citizens, with the latest raid in Colombo detaining 19 individuals. Experts attribute this trend to relaxed visa regulations and limited oversight on internet activities in the country.

Summary by Glance · The Guardian Australia

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