A group of 39 Chinese Nationals have been arrested in Aluthgama for engaging in an online financial scam.
According to Daily News, the group that had defrauded money from people around the world were arrested by the local Police accompanied by Chinese officials.
It is reported that three criminals wanted by China on whom Interpol red notices have been issued are among the arrested suspects.
The Police stated that 33 men, five women and a child are among the group arrested on Saturday (01).
Investigations have revealed that the suspects had been living in Sri Lanka over the last six months and that some have been made to stay against their will and forced to engage in online financial fraud.
The Police stated that three suspects were found to be without their passports which had been taken by the chief smuggler involved in the racket.
The Police seized computers, smartphones and money from the suspects during their arrest. (NewsWire)