🚨 Police Raid Panadura Hotel Over Suspected Online Financial Fraud 📈

• Overall Incident & Seizures: Panadura Divisional Crime Investigation Unit raided a hotel in Nalloruwa, Panadura, on 6-7 November following suspected illegal business activity and financial fraud. Officers detained 32 foreign nationals (Chinese nationals) and seized 23 computers and related accessories. • Investigation & Enforcement: The operation was conducted under a court warrant issued by the Panadura Magistrate's Court. Seized equipment has been transferred to the Panadura South Police Station for digital forensic analysis. Further inquiries are underway led by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), with support from the Special Task Force (STF), Criminal Records Division, Police Kennels, and Official Languages Department. • Impact on Tourism & Accommodation Sector: Sri Lanka Police issued a warning regarding rising instances of financial fraud involving foreign syndicates operating from hotels, guesthouses, and resorts across the country. Accommodation providers are urged to maintain high vigilance and report suspicious activities to hotlines 118 or 119 to protect the integrity of the hospitality sector.