Sri Lanka and Interpol to target Chinese cross-border gambling and fraud networks

The move follows talks with China.


Sri Lanka.- Public security minister Ananda Wijepala has confirmed that local law enforcement agencies are coordinating with Interpol to identify and deport foreign nationals engaged in illegal gambling and fraud. A delegation from Interpol recently visited Colombo for a security summit, where the parties discussed joint strategies to tackle cross-border crimes.

“China is cooperative. These scammers swindle money from China. As a result, they are nabbed and deported for legal action over there,” Wijepala said, claiming that 80 people have already been apprehended and handed over to Chinese authorities.

The move follows recent bilateral talks between Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya and Chinese president Xi Jinping, during which the leaders pledged to “enhance law enforcement and security cooperation” and “resolutely combat crimes such as cross-border gambling and fraud,” according to China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.


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The move follows talks with China. Sri Lanka.- Public security minister Ananda Wijepala has confirmed that local law enforcement agencies are coordinating with Interpol to identify and deport foreign nationals…


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