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Digital Arrest Scam: Stand-up Comedian Reveals How She Lost 900,000 Rupees.

May 18, 2026 at 11:27 PM

Indian comedian Ankita Shrivastav shares her harrowing experience falling victim to a 'digital arrest' scam, resulting in the loss of 900,000 Indian rupees after being manipulated by fake law enforcement officials.

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Digital Arrest Scam: Stand-up Comedian Reveals How She Lost 900,000 Rupees
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The Evolving Threat: How Digital Fraud is Reshaping Financial Security in Sri Lanka
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The Evolving Threat: How Digital Fraud is Reshaping Financial Security in Sri Lanka.

May 16, 2026 at 11:56 PM
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Sri Lanka Implements Draconian Penalties for Cyber Negligence in State Financial Systems
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Sri Lanka Implements Draconian Penalties for Cyber Negligence in State Financial Systems.

May 16, 2026 at 7:48 PM
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Central Bank and Treasury Overhaul Systems Following $2.5 Million Cyber Fraud
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Central Bank and Treasury Overhaul Systems Following $2.5 Million Cyber Fraud.

May 13, 2026 at 8:19 AM
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Sri Lanka’s Emergence as a Global Hub for Cyber-Fraud and Digital Disinformation
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May 11, 2026 at 9:52 PM

Sri Lanka’s Emergence as a Global Hub for Cyber-Fraud and Digital Disinformation.

Sri Lanka is witnessing a surge in international cyber-scam operations and foreign-led disinformation networks, raising significant security and regulatory concerns for the country.

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Sri Lanka Escalates Fraud Alert as 'Pig-Butchering' Cyber Scams Surge.

May 9, 2026 at 7:25 PM

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has raised the national money laundering threat level for fraud to 'medium-high' due to a rapid increase in sophisticated international cybercrime, particularly 'pig-butchering' scams.

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Sri Lanka Escalates Fraud Alert as 'Pig-Butchering' Cyber Scams Surge
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Serious Security Lapses Lead to $2.5 Million Cyber Fraud at Sri Lankan Treasury
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Serious Security Lapses Lead to $2.5 Million Cyber Fraud at Sri Lankan Treasury.

May 9, 2026 at 7:21 PM
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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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Investigations Intensify into $2.5 Million Treasury Cyber Theft Scandal
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Investigations Intensify into $2.5 Million Treasury Cyber Theft Scandal.

May 7, 2026 at 11:20 AM
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Sri Lanka’s Postal Department Investigates Missing US$ 625,000 in Sophisticated Cyber Heist
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May 6, 2026 at 12:50 PM

Sri Lanka’s Postal Department Investigates Missing US$ 625,000 in Sophisticated Cyber Heist.

Sri Lankan authorities have launched a major CID investigation into the loss of US$ 625,000 intended for the U.S. Postal Service, suspected to be the result of a sophisticated business email compromise (BEC) phishing attack.

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Government Sets Record Straight on US$2.5 Million Treasury Cyber Theft Complaint.

May 5, 2026 at 1:34 PM

Cabinet Spokesperson Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa clarified that the complaint regarding the US$2.5 million cyber heist was filed by the Director General of the External Resources Department, not the late Ranga Rajapaksha, and warned of legal action against those spreading misinformation.

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Government Sets Record Straight on US$2.5 Million Treasury Cyber Theft Complaint
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Uncovering the $2.5 Million Finance Ministry Heist and Subsequent Institutional Crisis
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Uncovering the $2.5 Million Finance Ministry Heist and Subsequent Institutional Crisis.

May 2, 2026 at 7:51 PM
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Strengthening Sri Lanka’s Digital Defenses Against Growing Cyber Threats.

Following a surge in cyber-enabled financial crimes and data breaches, Sri Lanka is prioritizing a national cybersecurity framework focused on government infrastructure, public sector training, and advanced monitoring systems.

May 2, 2026 at 7:35 PM
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Authorities Dismantle Sophisticated Illegal Online Scam Hub in Thalangama
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Authorities Dismantle Sophisticated Illegal Online Scam Hub in Thalangama.

May 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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The Rising Tide of Cybercrime: Protecting Your Assets in the Digital Age
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May 2, 2026 at 4:07 AM

The Rising Tide of Cybercrime: Protecting Your Assets in the Digital Age.

An analysis of the growing threats to financial security, including phishing and ransomware, and why the financial sector remains a top target for cybercriminals.

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Suspended Treasury Official Linked to Multi-Million Dollar Cyber Fraud Found Dead.

April 30, 2026 at 5:49 PM

A Sri Lankan Finance Ministry official, recently suspended over a $2.5 million cyber fraud investigation, has been discovered dead at his residence.

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Suspended Treasury Official Linked to Multi-Million Dollar Cyber Fraud Found Dead
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Finance Ministry Official Linked to $2.5 Million Cyber Heist Found Dead.

An Assistant Director at Sri Lanka's Finance Ministry, suspended amid a $2.5 million cyber theft investigation, has died in an apparent suicide as police launch further inquiries.

April 30, 2026 at 11:16 AM
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Sri Lanka Financial Authorities Sound Alarm Amid Escalating Digital Scams
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Sri Lanka Financial Authorities Sound Alarm Amid Escalating Digital Scams.

April 29, 2026 at 4:31 AM
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Sri Lanka Treasury Investigates $2.5 Million Cyber Fraud Incident
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Sri Lanka Treasury Investigates $2.5 Million Cyber Fraud Incident.

April 27, 2026 at 5:39 AM
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April 27, 2026 at 3:40 AM

Parliamentary Probe Initiated Into Mysterious $2.5 Million Financial Fraud.

The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) is set to investigate a controversial $2.5 million cyber fraud incident involving the Ministry of Finance, as its chairman expresses deep skepticism over alleged hacking claims.

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