08 foreigners arrested in Galle for online fraud

August 2, 2024 at 10:31 AM

The Galle Habour Police have arrested 08 foreign nationals for engaging in online financial fraud from their temporary lodging located on Udugama Road in Galle. 

According to the police, the suspects were arrested following a raid carried out at the premises yesterday based on a tip-off from the Galle Police.

The arrested suspects include 6 Chinese nationals, one person from Kazakhstan, and another from Kyrgyzstan, aged between 24 and 36 years. 

The Police recovered 09 computers, 73 mobile phones, and several SIM cards from the suspects’ possession. 

The Galle Police is conducting further investigations. (Newswire)