6 Chinese nationals arrested in Cox's

Police have detained six Chinese nationals in Cox’s Bazar for their alleged involvement in an international online fraud ring. During the operation, police recovered 1,938 iPhones, at least 30 laptops, and several items resembling communication equipment used by local police.

They were detained on Thursday night from Hotel Sea Palace in the Kolatoli area of Cox’s Bazar.

Additional Superintendent of Police (Crime and Operations) of Cox’s Bazar, Md Ahidur Rahman, confirmed the matter.

He said the operation was conducted based on information provided by Dhaka police following a complaint filed with Ramu Police Station. More than 250 people allegedly involved in online fraud are operating in different parts of the country, including Cox’s Bazar. The operation is still ongoing.

Ahidur Rahman said cases had been filed against those detained. The allegations are related to online fraud and cybercrime.

A police source said around 200 to 300 Chinese and Taiwanese nationals had rented two hotels along Cox’s Bazar’s Marine Drive and were staying