147 foreign nationals arrested over operating online financial scams
April 3, 2026 11:14 am
Sri Lanka Police have arrested a total of 147 foreign nationals in connection with an organized online financial scam operation.
The suspects were taken into custody while staying at a hotel in the Iranawila area of Chilaw.
According to police, the detainees include:
• 133 Chinese nationals
• 13 Bangladeshi nationals
• 1 Vietnamese national
Further investigations into the incident are currently underway.
