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Cybercrime Crackdown Expands: Over 220 Foreign Nationals Arrested Across Southern Province
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CrimeEconomyHOTMonday, May 11, 2026

Cybercrime Crackdown Expands: Over 220 Foreign Nationals Arrested Across Southern Province

TLDR

  • 221+ foreign nationals arrested in Southern Province cybercrime crackdown.

  • Primarily Indian and Nepali citizens nabbed in Galle, Midigama.

  • Raids uncover computers & phones used in online financial fraud.

  • Ages range from 19 to 47 in widespread Southern Province operation.

In a significant operation, 55 foreign nationals were arrested today in the Dodanduwa area for their alleged involvement in an extensive online financial fraud and cybercrime syndicate. The group comprised 35 Indian citizens and 20 Nepali citizens, who were reportedly staying at a local lodge. The raid, a joint effort by police and military intelligence, led to the seizure of 22 computers and approximately 150-200 mobile phones believed to have been used in the illegal activities. Officials from the Galle District Deputy Inspector General's office confirmed the arrests and the recovery of the electronic devices.

5 Updates

Update #6\u00b7 May 12 · 3:01 PM

A new group of 23 foreign nationals (Indian and Nepali) have been arrested in Galle, specifically in the Galle Port, Magalla, and Sambodhi Junction areas, by officers from the Galle Port Police Station. These individuals are aged between 21 and 47 years. Seized items from this raid include 10 computers and 32 mobile phones. The total number of foreign nationals arrested in the Southern Province crackdown now stands at a minimum of 221.

Update #5\u00b7 May 12 · 6:48 AM

New details have emerged regarding the cybercrime crackdown. A raid at a tourist hotel in Pinwatta, Midigama, resulted in the arrest of 28 Indian nationals and 5 Nepalese nationals. These individuals are aged between 25 and 35 years. Suspected offenses include overstaying without valid visas, engaging in employment on tourist visas, possession of duty-free cigarettes, and computer crimes.

Update #4\u00b7 May 12 · 2:46 AM

New details have emerged regarding the cybercrime crackdown in the Southern Province. According to one source, the arrested foreign nationals comprise 173 Indian nationals and 25 Nepalese nationals, a slight revision from previous reports. The arrested individuals are aged between 19 and 30 years. The raids in Galle were conducted by officers attached to the Galle Police Station in the Galwadugoda and Sri Sumedha Mawatha areas.

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