60 Indians arrested in major online financial scam bust

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Colombo, June 27 - The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) arrested 60 Indian nationals during a crackdown on online financial crimes across the Thalangama, Madiwela and Negombo areas.

According to Police Spokesman SSP Nihal Thalduwa, the CID conducted simultaneous raids in these mentioned areas, leading to the seizure of 135 mobile phones and 57 laptops.

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

Further investigation revealed a scheme where victims were coerced into making deposits after initial payments. In Peradeniya, a father-son duo admitted to aiding the fraudsters.

Key evidence uncovered during a luxury house raid in Negombo led to the initial arrest of 13 suspects and the seizure of 57 phones and computers. Subsequent operations in Negombo yielded 19 additional arrests, exposing international links in Dubai and Afghanistan. Victims included both locals and foreigners.

The further investigations are ongoing.

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Tissa Senanayake Thursday, 27 June 2024 07:27 PM

Wow

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Dr Balasuriya Thursday, 27 June 2024 07:47 PM

If Indians are living in Sri Lanka and engaged in financial fraud then the CID must also check and see if they are also involved in human organ trafficking.

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Desperate people make Desperate decision Thursday, 27 June 2024 08:38 PM

The unchecked introduction of free visa on arrival in India has led to a surge in scammers relocating their operations to Sri Lanka, exploiting the lax visa regulations. This alarming trend necessitates an immediate and thorough review of Sri Lanka's visa processes to effectively screen and scrutinize all entrants. Failure to do so will only empower scammers to freely operate in Sri Lanka, posing a significant threat to the nation. It is imperative that the Sri Lankan government takes swift and decisive action to safeguard the country from these malicious actors. Sri Lanka's security and reputation hang in the balance. The time to act is now to protect and preserve the integrity of Sri Lanka.

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Hon. Sarneris Friday, 28 June 2024 04:31 AM

Most of those who Harin calls "tourists" coming to Sri Lanka are smugglers or scammers. Lanka gains nothing from them.

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Pin Gona 2 Friday, 28 June 2024 11:37 AM

India is a country with a rich government

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Tissa Fernando Friday, 28 June 2024 04:58 PM

And a lot of poor people and many scammers.

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