Next stop, Sri Lanka: how scammers fleeing Cambodia, Myanmar found a new hub

Sri Lanka is emerging as a new hub for online scammers, with authorities reporting a significant increase in arrests of foreign nationals involved in cybercrime. This trend follows crackdowns in Cambodia and Myanmar, prompting scam networks to relocate. Officials attribute Sri Lanka's attractiveness to its relaxed visa policies and robust internet infrastructure. Since the beginning of the year, over 1,000 foreigners, primarily from China, Vietnam, and India, have been arrested for alleged cybercrime involvement, a substantial rise compared to previous years. This indicates a shift in operations for criminal networks displaced from Southeast Asia.