Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- The National Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force (NAHTTF) issues an urgent public warning in light of alarming information on new trend wave of human trafficking activities targeting Sri Lankan nationals.

Reportedly, organised trafficking syndicates operating cyber scam centres in South East Asia without effective government regulations have launched a large-scale recruitment drive. Information suggests these networks are attempting to lure and transport over 50,000 individuals to these scam compounds, from all countries and Sri Lankans are among the primary targets.

As per the information received, five new scam centres are reportedly being set up in remote areas. Drawing on recent information and established patter...