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Over 120 Foreign Nationals Arrested in Rajagiriya for Cybercrime and Financial Fraud
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CrimeEconomyHOTSunday, May 3, 2026

Over 120 Foreign Nationals Arrested in Rajagiriya for Cybercrime and Financial Fraud

TLDR

  • 120 foreign nationals from 9 countries arrested in Rajagiriya.

  • Charged with cybercrime, fraud, and Immigration Act violations.

  • Seized equipment over Rs. 100 million. 12 more suspects sought.

  • 120 remanded until May 15th. 60 also arrested in Kollupitiya.

Authorities in Rajagiriya have arrested approximately 120 foreign nationals from various countries, including China, Vietnam, and Malaysia. The operation, conducted on Meda-Welikada Road, targeted individuals suspected of violating immigration laws and engaging in cybercrime and illegal financial operations. Police seized a significant number of computers and mobile phones from the suspects. Investigations revealed the group was allegedly operating their network from several rented floors of an apartment building in the area. The police are continuing their investigations to determine the full extent of the alleged illegal activities.

4 Updates

Update #5\u00b7 May 6 · 12:48 PM

The 120 foreign nationals arrested in Rajagiriya for cybercrime and immigration offenses have been further remanded in custody until May 15th. Separately, 60 foreign nationals, including Vietnamese nationals, have been arrested in Kollupitiya on suspicion of involvement in computer-related crimes. Investigations into both incidents are ongoing.

Update #4\u00b7 May 4 · 6:02 AM

120 foreign nationals arrested in Rajagiriya for cybercrime and immigration offenses have been remanded until May 6th. Among the arrested, 37 Chinese nationals have been further remanded until May 8th. Police also revealed that 12 more individuals involved in the operation are yet to be apprehended.

Update #3\u00b7 May 4 · 4:16 AM

The 120 foreign nationals arrested in Rajagiriya for cybercrime and financial fraud have been remanded in custody until May 6th. The group, originally reported to be from 7 countries, is now stated to be from 9 countries, including China, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Thailand. Police also revealed the arrests were made for violating the Immigration Act, in addition to cybercrime offenses. Seized computer equipment is valued at over Rs. 100 million. The suspects were reportedly operating a fraudulent business from several rented apartments.

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