Cybercrime networks operating fraudulent call centers and online scam operations are increasingly shifting their base to Sri Lanka as authorities intensify crackdowns in countries such as Cambodia and Myanmar.

According to international media reports, Sri Lankan police recently conducted raids in the southern districts of Galle and Matara, arresting hundreds of foreign nationals allegedly involved in organized digital fraud schemes. Among those detained were dozens of Nepali citizens.

The Nepali Embassy in Colombo stated that a total of 34 Nepalis were arrested in May alone on charges related to cybercrime and illegal call center operations. The detainees were initially held in prisons located in Galle, Bussa, and Matara.

Officials said that most of the arrested Nepalis have since received court orders for release on bail, while investigations into the alleged activities continue. The embassy has also acknowledged that it is still assessing the extent of Nepali involvement in similar operations across Sri Lanka.

Diplomatic officials noted a significant rise in cyber fraud and illegal call center activities in Sri Lanka's southern coastal region. Several Nepalis were reportedly arrested in separate operations conducted in mid-May and were transferred to local detention facilities.

Authorities and the Nepali Embassy have urged job seekers to verify employment offers carefully before traveling abroad, as many victims are often lured with promises of high-paying jobs only to become involved in illegal cybercrime networks.