Dossier
internet connections
Coverage of internet connections in the Nexus archive.
- 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.