37 foreign nationals arrested in Talangama cybercrime raid

Colombo, May 3, Daily Mirror - A total of 37 foreign nationals, including a woman, have been arrested on suspicion of involvement in computer-related crimes following a raid in Talangama.

Police said the operation was carried out on May 2, 2026, by officers from the Walana Central Anti-Corruption Strike Force together with the Talangama Police.

The suspects, all identified as Chinese nationals aged between 23 and 44, were taken into custody and produced before the Talangama Police Station.

Police investigations revealed that two of the suspects were residing in the country without valid visas, while another individual did not possess a passport. Authorities also seized more than 2,100 illegal cigarettes from one of the suspects.

The group had been staying in a building in the Talangama area, which has since been sealed and placed under police guard for further investigation.

The arrests were made under the provisions of the Computer Crimes Act, and further investigations are being carried out by Talangama Police.