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Sri Lanka intensifies its crackdown on international cybercrime syndicates, arresting 30 more foreign nationals in Colombo suburbs and bringing the total detained in a week-long operation to 261. Most suspects are from China and Vietnam, with others linked to regional fraud networks across Asia. Authorities accuse them of operating cryptocurrency scams and “pig-butchering” romance fraud schemes using tourist visas as cover. Police seize large amounts of digital equipment and SIM cards, highlighting Sri Lanka’s growing role as a hub for cross-border cybercrime operations.
Thursday, 7 May, 2026