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Sri Lanka arrests 600 foreigners including Indians in cybercrime raids
India
Published on 6 May 2026
Most were tourist overstayers in Colombo, police say
Sri Lankan police say they have arrested over 600 foreigners, including Indian nationals, for cybercrime this year. Investigators claim many were tourist visa overstayers and were picked up in Colombo’s suburbs. Authorities have asked the public to report suspicious tenants, saying such tips can help disrupt international syndicates behind online fraud and related crimes.
- Over 600 foreigners arrested for cybercrime in Sri Lanka
- Indian nationals among the detainees
- Police say many were tourist visa overstayers
- Public urged to report suspicious tenants
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