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Senior Immigration IT Official Apprehended Over Multi-Million Rupee Software Fraud.

May 14, 2026 at 8:24 AM

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested an Immigration Department IT Controller over the alleged misappropriation of Rs. 9.8 million intended for a non-existent software project.

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Senior Immigration IT Official Apprehended Over Multi-Million Rupee Software Fraud
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Local News
Three Suspects Apprehended Following Grisly Ambalantota Revenge Killing
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Three Suspects Apprehended Following Grisly Ambalantota Revenge Killing.

May 13, 2026 at 12:50 PM
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Police Investigate Separate Homicides in Pitigala and Tissamaharama
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Police Investigate Separate Homicides in Pitigala and Tissamaharama.

May 8, 2026 at 11:58 AM
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Police Capture 30 Escaped Foreign Nationals Running Illegal Cyber Scam Ring in Boralesgamuwa
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Police Capture 30 Escaped Foreign Nationals Running Illegal Cyber Scam Ring in Boralesgamuwa.

May 7, 2026 at 3:12 PM
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Russian Ransomware Operative Sentenced as US Exposes Ties Between Cyber-Gangs and State Intelligence
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May 6, 2026 at 6:24 PM

Russian Ransomware Operative Sentenced as US Exposes Ties Between Cyber-Gangs and State Intelligence.

A Latvian hacker involved in the Karakurt ransomware syndicate has been sentenced to over eight years in prison, with US prosecutors highlighting the gang's deep-rooted corruption and access to Russian state databases.

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Police Apprehend Suspect with Illegal Foreign Firearm in Pannala.

May 2, 2026 at 7:00 AM

A 38-year-old man was taken into custody in Hunuwila, Pannala, for the illegal possession of a foreign-made pistol following an intelligence-led operation by the Police Special Task Force.

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Police Apprehend Suspect with Illegal Foreign Firearm in Pannala
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Major Drug Bust in Madampitiya: Youth Apprehended with Narcotics and Cash
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Major Drug Bust in Madampitiya: Youth Apprehended with Narcotics and Cash.

May 1, 2026 at 5:57 AM
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Four Individuals Arrested in Galewela for Illicit Wildlife Trade.

Joint security forces apprehended four suspects in Aluthwewa, Galewela, while they were allegedly attempting to sell protected wildlife products, including rare sea conchs and deer antlers.

April 28, 2026 at 8:59 AM
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Fresh Security Breach: Sensitive French Loan Documents Vanish from Sri Lanka Treasury
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Fresh Security Breach: Sensitive French Loan Documents Vanish from Sri Lanka Treasury.

April 26, 2026 at 12:33 PM
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Six Apprehended in Major Narcotics and Counterfeit Currency Bust
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April 26, 2026 at 8:30 AM

Six Apprehended in Major Narcotics and Counterfeit Currency Bust.

Police have taken six individuals into custody following raids in Rathmalana and Imbulgoda, seizing over 91 grams of Crystal Methamphetamine and counterfeit currency totaling Rs. 52,000.

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Police Recover Illegal Firearm and Ammunition Hidden at Notorious Crime Figure's Residence.

April 25, 2026 at 6:03 AM

Sri Lankan authorities have recovered a Russian-made 9mm pistol and ammunition buried on the property of a known associate of organized crime figures, as investigations into recent homicides continue.

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Police Recover Illegal Firearm and Ammunition Hidden at Notorious Crime Figure's Residence
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Technology
IRS Leverages Palantir Software in Long-Term Financial Crime Crackdown

IRS Leverages Palantir Software in Long-Term Financial Crime Crackdown.

April 24, 2026 at 9:57 PM
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Government Investigating Major Cyber Heist at External Resources Department.

Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Finance is investigating a cyber breach at the External Resources Department, where hackers allegedly diverted a significant foreign currency payment. Authorities have involved the CID, SL-CERT, and the Financial Intelligence Unit.

April 24, 2026 at 12:24 AM
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TID Apprehends Suspect Tied to Alleged Bomb Plot Linked to Kanjipani Imran
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TID Apprehends Suspect Tied to Alleged Bomb Plot Linked to Kanjipani Imran.

April 21, 2026 at 8:43 AM
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Police Apprehend Two Key Accomplices of Drug Kingpin 'Panadura Kudu Salindu'
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April 21, 2026 at 7:42 AM

Police Apprehend Two Key Accomplices of Drug Kingpin 'Panadura Kudu Salindu'.

Sri Lankan authorities have arrested two close associates of the notorious drug trafficker Salindu Malshitha, known as 'Panadura Kudu Salindu', during a raid in Payagala. Significant quantities of crystal methamphetamine were seized during the operation.

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Police Operation Nets Drug Suspects and Large Narcotic Haul in Western Province.

April 20, 2026 at 4:44 AM

Police have apprehended two individuals in Kottawa and Homagama for drug trafficking, seizing over 2kg of crystal methamphetamine and other narcotics.

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Police Operation Nets Drug Suspects and Large Narcotic Haul in Western Province
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India
Punjab Police Dismantle Cross-Border Illegal Arms Smuggling Network
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Punjab Police Dismantle Cross-Border Illegal Arms Smuggling Network.

April 18, 2026 at 6:20 AM
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Sports
ICC Anti-Corruption Unit Launches Investigation into Canada Cricket Allegations
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ICC Anti-Corruption Unit Launches Investigation into Canada Cricket Allegations.

April 17, 2026 at 4:45 AM
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Notorious Underworld Associate 'Raju' Set for Extradition from India to Sri Lanka.

Authorities are finalizing the extradition of 'Raju,' the brother of notorious gang leader 'Karandeniya Sudda,' who was arrested at New Delhi Airport. The suspect is linked to over 15 murders and a history of military desertion.

April 16, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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Police Security Tightened at Lanka Coal Company Amid High-Level Corruption Probe
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April 11, 2026 at 1:14 PM

Police Security Tightened at Lanka Coal Company Amid High-Level Corruption Probe.

The Lanka Coal Company has been placed under special police protection following a CID complaint regarding long-standing irregularities in coal imports dating back to 2009. A Supreme Court-led Presidential Commission is expected to investigate all shipments.

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