Sri Lanka Battles Influx of Foreign Online Fraud Networks
Sri Lankan authorities are grappling with a sharp rise in cybercrime as foreign scam networks relocate from Southeast Asia, raising concerns about the integrity of the country’s emerging regulated gambling industry. Since the start of 2026, police have detained over 1,000 foreigners, primarily from China, Vietnam, and India, for alleged involvement in online fraud. This figure more than doubles the 430 arrests recorded in 2024. Police spokesman Fredrick Wootler said that raids have been extensive, including a sweep in the Galle […] The post Sri Lanka Battles Influx of Foreign Online Fraud Networks appeared first on World Casino News.
Sri Lankan authorities are grappling with a sharp rise in cybercrime as foreign scam networks relocate from Southeast Asia, raising concerns about the integrity of the country’s emerging regulated gambling industry. Since the start of 2026, police have detained over 1,000 foreigners, primarily from China, Vietnam, and India, for alleged involvement in online fraud. This figure more than doubles the 430 arrests recorded in 2024. Police spokesman Fredrick Wootler said that raids have been extensive, including a sweep in the Galle […]
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