Sri Lanka Detains 1,000+ Scam Suspects, Zero Convictions Due to Outdated Law

Sri Lankan police have detained over 1,000 foreign nationals linked to online scam syndicates fleeing crackdowns in Southeast Asia, but an outdated legal code has prevented any prosecutions. The lack of convictions highlights a legal gap that may undermine regional anti-fraud efforts and allow syndicates to operate with impunity.

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