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Scammers flee Cambodia, Myanmar for Sri Lanka's cheap visas, fast internet

Online scammers are increasingly relocating their operations to Sri Lanka, driven by the country's accessible visa policies and robust internet infrastructure. This shift follows intensified crackdowns in previous hubs like Cambodia and Myanmar. Sri Lankan authorities have apprehended over 1,000 foreign nationals, primarily from China, Vietnam, and India, for cybercrime offenses this year alone, a significant increase from previous years. These scam networks often engage in fraudulent activities such as fake romantic relationships and investment schemes, expanding their reach beyond initial language targets. AI

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Scammers flee Cambodia, Myanmar for Sri Lanka's cheap visas, fast internet

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 · Agence France-Presse ·

    Next stop, Sri Lanka: how scammers fleeing Cambodia, Myanmar found a new hub

    A surge in arrests of suspected foreign scammers in Sri Lanka has authorities concerned that the island is fast becoming a hub for online crime, following sweeping crackdowns in hotspots Cambodia and Myanmar. Officials say some scam networks forced out of countries in Southeast A…