Event Brief
Scam networks shift to Sri Lanka amid Southeast Asia crackdown
Filed: May 17, 2026 at 12:07 AM ET
Summary: Scammers are moving to Sri Lanka, drawn by its visa rules and reliable high-speed internet.
WHO: Scammers
WHAT: Scam networks are pushed toward Sri Lanka
WHEN: May 16, 2026 at 11:57 PM ET
WHERE: Sri Lanka
WHY: Sri Lanka’s relaxed visa regime and reliable, high-speed internet attract scammers as Southeast Asia cracks down on scam networks.
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