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Sri Lanka Steps Up Enforcement to Combat Cybercrime & Fraud šŸš”šŸ’»

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• Regulatory Actions & Enforcement: • Blocked illegal online gambling websites and fraudulent platforms. • Initiated legal proceedings and deportation procedures for foreign nationals engaged in cybercrime. • Resource & Capacity Building: • Recruiting software engineers and lawyers to enhance technical and legal expertise in investigations. • Providing newly recruited officers with specialized field and overseas training. • Technological & Strategic Upgrades: • Planning a real-time centralized system for faster financial fraud and cybercrime investigations. • Coordinating with foreign institutions to resolve data-sharing barriers for cryptocurrency-related crimes. • Strengthening community policing services and securing sensitive information from Community Security Committees.

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