Several Chinese arrested in Sri Lanka over online scam

29 Jun, 2024

Several Chinese nationals have been arrested in Sri Lanka over an online scam, the Police said.

The Police said that at least 30 Chinese were arrested by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID).

According to the Police, the Chinese were arrested at a hotel in Negombo.

The arrest comes after over 130 Indians linked to a major online financial scam had been arrested in Sri Lanka.

The Police said that 137 Indians were arrested by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID).

The Indians, arrested from several parts of the country, are part of a major organised online financial scam. (Colombo Gazette)

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