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

May 11, 2026 at 9:52 PM
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Sri Lanka Escalates Fraud Alert as 'Pig-Butchering' Cyber Scams Surge
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May 9, 2026 at 7:25 PM

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

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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Serious Security Lapses Lead to $2.5 Million Cyber Fraud at Sri Lankan Treasury.

May 9, 2026 at 7:21 PM

A sophisticated Business Email Compromise attack resulted in the theft of $2.5 million from the Sri Lankan Treasury due to reliance on outdated systems and procedural negligence.

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Serious Security Lapses Lead to $2.5 Million Cyber Fraud at Sri Lankan Treasury
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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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Sri Lanka’s Postal Department Investigates Missing US$ 625,000 in Sophisticated Cyber Heist.

May 6, 2026 at 12:50 PM
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Government Sets Record Straight on US$2.5 Million Treasury Cyber Theft Complaint
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May 5, 2026 at 1:34 PM

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

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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Sri Lanka CERT Issues Urgent Warning on WhatsApp Sextortion Scams.

May 4, 2026 at 4:30 PM

Sri Lanka CERT has issued a critical alert regarding a surge in WhatsApp scams where victims are blackmailed using recorded explicit video calls. Authorities are urging the public to exercise extreme caution with unknown callers.

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Sri Lanka CERT Issues Urgent Warning on WhatsApp Sextortion Scams
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SilverFox Cyber-Espionage Campaign Targets Global Businesses via Deceptive Tax-Themed Phishing.

The SilverFox threat actor group is launching sophisticated phishing attacks disguised as tax audit notices, deploying new backdoors like ABCDoor to gain unauthorized remote access to corporate networks across India, Indonesia, and beyond.

May 4, 2026 at 2:51 AM
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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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Legal Experts Press for Answers Following $2.5 Million Treasury Cyber Incident in Sri Lanka
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Legal Experts Press for Answers Following $2.5 Million Treasury Cyber Incident in Sri Lanka.

April 29, 2026 at 8:48 PM
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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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April 27, 2026 at 12:46 PM

Digital Trust Alliance Calls for Overhaul of Sri Lanka’s Public Sector Cybersecurity Governance.

Following a major USD 2.5 million cyber breach at the Finance Ministry, a coalition of professional bodies has urged the government to implement structured cybersecurity governance and adopt international security frameworks.

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