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Chinese-run criminal networks

Coverage of Chinese-run criminal networks in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 16 · 00:27 UTCMost recent: Jun 16 · 00:27 UTC
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  • CRIMEJun 16 · 00:27 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLD
    Sri Lanka sees ‘alarming’ rise in cybercrime as scam networks relocate from south-east Asia

    Sri Lanka is experiencing an alarming rise in cybercrime as transnational scam networks, particularly Chinese-run operations, relocate from Southeast Asia. Experts attribute this to the ease of obtaining tourist visas and limited regulation on SIM cards and internet connections, with police noting an increase in cybercrimes by tourists setting up scams.