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39 Chinese nationals engaging in online financial frauds arrested in Sri Lanka
Police said the suspects had defrauded millions of money over several months through the internet from the accounts of people in different countries.
Colombo : At least 39 Chinese nationals have been arrested by the Aluthgama police in connection with an online financial fraud.
Police said the suspects had defrauded millions of money over several months through the internet from the accounts of people in different countries.
The group had been staying in a tourist resort in the Kaluamodara area in Aluthgama and Police said they were arrested based on complaints received through several embassies.
While the arrested Chinese nationals were taken to the Alutgama police, several smartphones and cash in their possession were also taken into custody by police.
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