Technology
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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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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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.
















