Sri Lanka, Jan. 24 -- Sri Lanka Police revealed that 318 individuals were arrested in connection with various cybercrimes within the past year (2025).

Police Media Spokesperson ASP F.U. Wootler said that more than 2,000 such cybercrimes were reported last year.

He said that the target of these cyber criminals is the youth and elderly community in this country, and that people who have only recently accessed the internet have also been targeted by these criminals.

Accordingly, he pointed out that attention should be paid to this matter and said that one should refrain from providing their passwords and personal information to such outside parties.

Speaking at the event, Police Media Spokesperson ASP F.U. Wootler, said:

"Someone can co...