Sri Lanka, March 17 -- A total of 134 foreign nationals, including 126 Chinese nationals, four from Myanmar, and four Taiwanese, were arrested during a joint operation conducted by Sri Lanka Army intelligence units and the Department of Immigration and Emigration.

The suspects were allegedly involved in a large-scale organized online scam ring operating across several guest houses in the Anuradhapura and Mihintale areas.

The operation was launched following a tip-off received by Military Intelligence. Acting on this information, authorities carried out raids targeting five identified locations providing lodging, apprehending the suspects while they were staying at well-known guest houses in the Anuradhapura and Mihintale areas.

Officia...