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CID nabs 167 suspects in online fraud bust

by malinga
June 30, 2024 1:00 am 0 comment 404 views

By Chamikara Weerasinghe

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested 30 Chinese nationals and 137 Indian nationals for their involvement in online financial fraud.

Police Media Spokesman DIG Nihal Thalduwa said that the Chinese suspects were apprehended on Friday night at a hotel in Negombo for online gambling.

The Indian suspects arrested on Thursday in Negombo, Battaramulla, and Madiwala, will be charged with conducting online financial scams, he said.

CID officers are continuing investigations.

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