Sri Lankan authorities have remanded more than 150 foreign nationals, the majority of them Chinese, in connection with a large-scale cyber scam uncovered in Colombo.
Police officials said the suspects were arrested during coordinated raids on several locations, where evidence of online fraud operations was seized. Computers, mobile devices, and financial records linked to the scam were recovered.
Investigators believe the group was running sophisticated cyber schemes targeting individuals and businesses, with operations extending beyond Sri Lanka’s borders. The arrests mark one of the largest crackdowns on foreign-led cybercrime in the country.
Officials confirmed that most of those detained are Chinese nationals, while others include citizens from different countries. All suspects have been placed under judicial remand pending further investigation.
The case highlights growing concerns over transnational cybercrime networks exploiting South Asia as a base of operations, and underscores Sri Lanka’s efforts to strengthen digital security and law enforcement cooperation.
