The crackdown on scam compounds in Cambodia is leading some gangs to relocate to Sri Lanka. Read more at straitstimes.com.

COLOMBO — A surge in arrests of suspected foreign scammers in Sri Lanka has authorities concerned that the island is fast becoming a hub for online crime, following sweeping crackdowns in hotspots ...

Authorities are concerned as Sri Lanka emerges as a hub for online crime, following crackdowns in Southeast Asia. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Criminal gangs are setting up in rented spaces ranging from luxury villas to office complexes, thanks to cheap visas and fast internet.

The island is becoming a new hotspot for foreign-operated online scam operations. Local authorities are concerned over their negative impact on the country’s image and economy, especially tourism.

Bodaragama today (11) ordered investigators to conduct a full inquiry and submit a report to court over allegations of fraud ...