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Story summary
- Sri Lankan Police arrested 152 foreign nationals, primarily Chinese, on April 3 for allegedly operating a cyberscam from a hotel in Chilaw, about 80 km north of Colombo.
- The operation was uncovered after a tip-off.
- Police spokesman Frederick Wootler said those involved would face criminal charges, while others might be deported.
- Two Chinese men were injured while fleeing and hospitalized.
- The suspects appeared in court and were remanded until April 9.
