Police in Sri Lanka Arrest 130 Foreigners for Internet Crime

May 3, 2026, 15:22
AsiaInternational

Introduction

Police in Sri Lanka arrested more than 130 people from other countries. These people used the internet to steal money.

Main Body

On Saturday, police arrested 37 people from China in Thalangama. Some people did not have passports or visas. On Sunday, police arrested 100 more people in Rajagiriya. These people came from China, Vietnam, Malaysia, and other countries. They worked in a rented apartment. Police found many phones, tablets, and SIM cards. Many people came to Sri Lanka as tourists but worked illegally.

Conclusion

Sri Lanka is stopping these internet crimes. The police want to make the country safe.

Learning

🌍 People and Places

Look at how we describe people from different countries in the text:

  • People from China β†’\rightarrow Chinese
  • People from Vietnam β†’\rightarrow Vietnamese
  • People from Malaysia β†’\rightarrow Malaysian

The Pattern: To talk about where someone is from, we often use the name of the country. If we want to describe the person, we change the ending of the word.

πŸ› οΈ Action Words (Past)

Everything in this story already happened. We use -ed to show the past:

  1. Arrest β†’\rightarrow Arrested
  2. Use β†’\rightarrow Used
  3. Work β†’\rightarrow Worked

Example: "Police arrested people." (It is finished).

πŸ“¦ Grouping Things

Notice how the author lists items using a comma and the word 'and' at the end:

"phones, tablets, and SIM cards"

When you have a list of 3 or more things, use this order: Item 1, Item 2, and Item 3.

Vocabulary Learning

police (n.)
law enforcement officers who keep the community safe
Example:The police arrived quickly after the accident.
arrested (v.)
taken into custody by the police
Example:He was arrested for breaking the law.
people (n.)
individuals or persons
Example:Many people came to the festival.
internet (n.)
global network of computers for sharing information
Example:She uses the internet to learn new things.
steal (v.)
to take something without permission
Example:The thief tried to steal the purse.
money (n.)
currency used to buy goods or services
Example:He saved some money for a trip.
passport (n.)
paper that shows you are allowed to travel abroad
Example:She forgot her passport at home.
visa (n.)
official permission to enter a country
Example:He applied for a visa before the trip.
apartment (n.)
a set of rooms in a building that people live in
Example:They rented a small apartment in the city.
phones (n.)
devices used to make calls and send messages
Example:Many phones can connect to the internet.
tablets (n.)
portable computers with touch screens
Example:She reads news on her tablet.
SIM card (n.)
small chip used in mobile phones to connect to a network
Example:The SIM card lets you make calls.
tourists (n.)
people traveling for leisure or sightseeing
Example:Tourists visit museums during the day.
illegal (adj.)
not allowed by law
Example:Working without a permit is illegal.
crime (n.)
an act that breaks the law
Example:The police investigate all crimes.
safe (adj.)
free from danger or harm
Example:It is safe to walk home at night.