137 Indian nationals arrested in Sri Lanka for cybercrime operations

The crackdown follows a complaint from a victim who was lured into a WhatsApp group promising cash for social media interactions.

BySouth First Desk

Published Jun 30, 2024 | 12:00 PMUpdatedJun 30, 2024 | 12:00 PM

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As many as 137 Indian nationals who were allegedly involved in a large-scale online financial scam across multiple locations in Sri Lanka have been arrested by police, according to a media report on Friday, 28 June. The crackdown follows a complaint from a victim who was lured into a WhatsApp group promising cash for social media interactions.

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