173 Indians among foreigners arrested in latest Sri Lanka’s cyber crime crackdown
Sri Lankan police apprehended 173 Indian nationals, alongside 25 Nepalese and other foreigners, in a significant cybercrime sweep across southern resort towns. Suspects, aged 25-35, face charges including visa abuse, illegal employment, and cybercrime offenses. This follows earlier detentions of Chinese and Vietnamese nationals, highlighting a broader crackdown on international syndicates exploiting Sri Lanka's connectivity.