Sri Lanka arrests 152 in alleged Chinese-run cyberscam
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Sri Lankan police arrested 152 foreign nationals, primarily Chinese, on Friday in Chilaw, northwest of Colombo, for allegedly operating a cyberscam. The raid, prompted by a tip-off, uncovered 143 laptops, 120 desktop computers, and 370 mobile phones at a hotel rented by Chinese men. Two suspects were injured while attempting to escape and are hospitalized. The remaining suspects are in custody until April 9, pending further investigation. Those involved in the scam will face criminal charges, while others may be deported.
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AI-ExtractedThose involved in scamming will be dealt with under our criminal law, while others could be deported.
The raid took place in Chilaw, 80km north of Colombo.
Sri Lanka arrested 152 foreign nationals, mostly Chinese, for allegedly running a cyberscam.
143 laptops, 120 desktop computers and 370 mobile phones were found at the centre.
Two Chinese men who tried to escape during the raid were injured and admitted to hospital.
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