As internet scams continue to rise in Sri Lanka, the police have warned that it is personal accounts, not banking systems or financial institutions, that are at risk.

DIG Nihal Talduwa emphasized that people are often victims of these scams due to carelessness and banks are not responsible for financial losses. More than 200 people, including foreign nationals, have been arrested in connection with these scams and hundreds of mobile phones and laptops have been seized by the authorities in cyber camp raids.

Noting that many fraudsters rent accommodation in the country, Talduwa suggested that local residents may fall victim to fraudulent offers due to economic hardship. He asked people to be careful, especially those who rent out properties.

Sri Lanka seeks cooperation with China to curb the involvement of Chinese nationals in online fraud. The Chinese Embassy in Colombo stated that it is committed to assisting law enforcement in Sri Lanka while ensuring the protection of the rights of its citizens involved in these cases.

Admitting that internet fraud is a global problem, Minister Mr. Wijitha Herath pointed out that investigations are being conducted to find out whether Sri Lanka is becoming a center of such activities.