Sri Lanka Arrests 120 in Online Scam Raids

Sri Lanka has emerged as a hub for international scam operations, with police recently conducting major raids that led to the arrest of nearly 200 foreigners, predominantly Chinese nationals. Notably, 114 Chinese individuals were apprehended at a luxury bungalow in Kundasale, where authorities seized 15 desktop computers and over 300 mobile phones believed to be used for online scams. This crackdown follows a series of operations targeting similar groups across the Western Province, raising concerns about the impact on the country's banking system. Investigations are ongoing to determine connections between various groups involved in these schemes. The rise in fraudulent activities has been linked to organized crime networks operating from rented properties and hotels. Sri Lankan law enforcement is intensifying efforts to combat this growing issue, which has paralleled trends seen in other Southeast Asian nations.