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Crime
Sri Lanka Arrests 198 Foreigners, 173 Indians, in Cybercrime Crackdown
✍️ LawStreet Journal
🗓 03 Aug 2026, 08:36 AM
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Sri Lankan authorities have detained 198 foreign nationals, including 173 Indians, as part of an intensified cybercrime investigation.
Sri Lankan police announced the arrest of 198 foreign nationals on Thursday, a move that underscores the country’s growing focus on cybercrime.
Of the 198 detainees, 173 were identified as Indian citizens, according to statements released by the Sri Lankan Ministry of Police. The remaining 25 foreigners were from various other nationalities.
The arrests are part of an expanding cybercrime crackdown that has seen Sri Lanka intensify investigations into online fraud, hacking and digital fraud schemes. Law enforcement officials said the operation targeted individuals suspected of facilitating or executing cybercriminal activities.
Investigations are ongoing, and authorities have not yet disclosed the specific charges or the alleged offenses linked to each detainee.
Of the 198 detainees, 173 were identified as Indian citizens, according to statements released by the Sri Lankan Ministry of Police. The remaining 25 foreigners were from various other nationalities.
The arrests are part of an expanding cybercrime crackdown that has seen Sri Lanka intensify investigations into online fraud, hacking and digital fraud schemes. Law enforcement officials said the operation targeted individuals suspected of facilitating or executing cybercriminal activities.
Investigations are ongoing, and authorities have not yet disclosed the specific charges or the alleged offenses linked to each detainee.