Sri Lanka, May 23 -- Sri Lanka Police have urged the public to remain vigilant regarding financial fraud and cybercrimes committed through the internet and social media platforms.

According to Police, a growing number of complaints are being reported daily concerning online scams, particularly financial fraud carried out through Telegram, WhatsApp, and other social media platforms.

Police further stated that foreign nationals residing in Sri Lanka have, on several occasions, been arrested for their involvement in various forms of online fraud.

"With the rapid advancement of technology, there has been a significant increase in cyber-related offences committed using computers and mobile devices. These include identity theft, unauthorized...