### [2026-05-3](/feed/2026/05/3/index.md)

##### Trafficking of Chinese nationals to scam centers abroad
# Sri Lankan police arrest 37 Chinese nationals in Colombo suspected of operating an online fraud center and seize electronic devices and SIM cards during the operation. 




### Sources:

1. [AFP via ''The Manila Times](https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/04/world/asia-oceania/sri-lanka-arrests-37-chinese-at-scam-center/2334426)

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