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Sri Lanka sees ‘alarming’ rise in cybercrime as scam networks relocate from south-east Asia

The Guardian···1 min read
Sri Lanka sees ‘alarming’ rise in cybercrime as scam networks relocate from south-east Asia
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  • Experts say criminal networks favour Sri Lanka due to ease of getting tourist visas and limited regulation on sim cards and internet connections Experts have warned that Sri Lanka is emerging as a hub for transnational cybercrime, after a crackdown in south-east Asia pushed Chinese-run criminal networks to relocate the

Experts say criminal networks favour Sri Lanka due to ease of getting tourist visas and limited regulation on sim cards and internet connections Experts have warned that Sri Lanka is emerging as a hub for transnational cybercrime, after a crackdown in south-east Asia pushed Chinese-run criminal networks to relocate the

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