# Cyber‑scam networks

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## Timeline

- **2026-05-01**: Raids in Galle and Matara — Police detain 192 Indians and 29 Nepalis in the southern coastal towns of Galle and Matara, highlighting the shift to beach‑tourist areas.
- **2026-01-01**: 2026 arrest surge begins — From the start of 2026, Sri Lanka records a rapid increase in arrests of foreign nationals linked to cyber‑scam networks, surpassing 1,000 by mid‑July.
- **2024**: 430 foreign cyber‑fraud arrests in Sri Lanka — Baseline year before the displacement surge; Sri Lankan police arrest around 430 foreign nationals for cyber fraud.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### 1,000+ Arrested in Sri Lanka as Cyber-Scam Networks Flee Cambodia Crackdown
2026-08-03 04:36:38 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

Sri Lanka is experiencing a surge of transnational cyber-scam networks displaced from Cambodia, with over 1,000 foreign nationals arrested for online fraud in just six months of 2026. The influx, involving Chinese, Vietnamese, and Indian operatives, exploits lax entry policies and reliable internet, turning beach towns into scam hubs. This shift demands urgent threat intelligence sharing and cyber defense measures across the region.
Full story: https://getcyberbrief.com/story/sri-lanka-1000-cyber-scam-arrests-2026

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