Thirteen Chinese nationals held at the Welisara Immigration Detention Centre for alleged involvement in cybercrime activities have escaped custody, the Tourist Police said.
The individuals were in detention pending deportation after being arrested for operating illegal cybercrime networks while residing in Sri Lanka on tourist visas.
According to police, nine of the escapees have since been re-arrested by the Welikada Police.
A search operation is currently underway to locate the remaining four fugitives.
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