In recent days, police have arrested numerous Chinese nationals on charges of online financial frauds in various areas across the island.

However, investigations were hampered because the data on the suspects' laptops and mobile phones are in Chinese, making it difficult for local authorities to proceed.

To address this issue, with the intervention of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Sri Lanka Police sought the assistance of the Chinese Special Criminal Investigation Unit and they have arranged to provide the necessary support for the investigations.

As a result, 10 officers from the Chinese Special Criminal Investigation Unit arrived in the country and are now collaborating with the Sri Lankan CID, police said.