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Severe Financial Irregularities Uncovered at Sri Lanka Cricket, Audit Underway.

May 24, 2026 at 10:55 AM

Sri Lanka Cricket Transformation Committee Chair Eran Wickramaratne has confirmed that the financial misappropriation at SLC is significantly worse than expected, prompting an immediate forensic audit.

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Severe Financial Irregularities Uncovered at Sri Lanka Cricket, Audit Underway
International News
US Federal Prosecutors Dismiss Criminal Fraud Case Against Billionaire Gautam Adani
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US Federal Prosecutors Dismiss Criminal Fraud Case Against Billionaire Gautam Adani.

May 20, 2026 at 5:13 AM
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Digital Arrest Scam: Stand-up Comedian Reveals How She Lost 900,000 Rupees
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Digital Arrest Scam: Stand-up Comedian Reveals How She Lost 900,000 Rupees.

May 18, 2026 at 11:27 PM
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Local News
SriLankan Airlines Launches Probes into Financial Irregularities in UAE and India
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SriLankan Airlines Launches Probes into Financial Irregularities in UAE and India.

May 17, 2026 at 7:36 PM
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Allegations of Widespread Extortion Surface in Monaragala Disaster Relief Distribution
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May 17, 2026 at 9:19 AM

Allegations of Widespread Extortion Surface in Monaragala Disaster Relief Distribution.

Local residents in Monaragala have accused government officials of coercing disaster relief beneficiaries into paying illegal commissions, with some victims reporting significant financial losses after being forced to hand over portions of their compensation.

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Local News

The Evolving Threat: How Digital Fraud is Reshaping Financial Security in Sri Lanka.

May 16, 2026 at 11:56 PM

This article explores the rising complexity of digital financial crimes in Sri Lanka, ranging from institutional bond scandals to sophisticated system 'glitches', and the critical role of whistleblowers in protecting the national economy.

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The Evolving Threat: How Digital Fraud is Reshaping Financial Security in Sri Lanka
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Local News

SriLankan Airlines Faces Dual Financial Investigations Over Dubai and Chennai Incidents.

SriLankan Airlines is under investigation following two distinct financial fraud cases in Dubai and Chennai, involving email hacking and internal document forgery, resulting in significant losses.

May 16, 2026 at 1:13 PM
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Business
US Prosecutors Move to Dismiss Fraud and Bribery Charges Against Gautam Adani
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US Prosecutors Move to Dismiss Fraud and Bribery Charges Against Gautam Adani.

May 15, 2026 at 4:37 AM
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Local News
Senior Immigration IT Official Apprehended Over Multi-Million Rupee Software Fraud
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Senior Immigration IT Official Apprehended Over Multi-Million Rupee Software Fraud.

May 14, 2026 at 8:24 AM
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Central Bank and Treasury Overhaul Systems Following $2.5 Million Cyber Fraud
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May 13, 2026 at 8:19 AM

Central Bank and Treasury Overhaul Systems Following $2.5 Million Cyber Fraud.

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka and the Ministry of Finance are implementing new safeguards to prevent future financial fraud after an investigation revealed a $2.5 million Treasury payment was diverted to fraudulent accounts following a system breach.

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Local News

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

May 11, 2026 at 9:52 PM

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’s Emergence as a Global Hub for Cyber-Fraud and Digital Disinformation
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Local News
Sri Lanka Escalates Fraud Alert as 'Pig-Butchering' Cyber Scams Surge
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Sri Lanka Escalates Fraud Alert as 'Pig-Butchering' Cyber Scams Surge.

May 9, 2026 at 7:25 PM
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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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Local News
Director of Private Firm Apprehended in Multi-Million Rupee Visa Scam
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Director of Private Firm Apprehended in Multi-Million Rupee Visa Scam.

May 7, 2026 at 5:25 AM
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May 7, 2026 at 2:01 AM

Serious Financial Irregularities Surface: Aswesuma Overpayments and NDB Bank Fraud Concerns.

Recent reports reveal a Rs. 500 million overpayment in the Aswesuma welfare program, alongside allegations of a Rs. 13.2 billion fraud at NDB Bank, sparking urgent calls for parliamentary inquiries and regulatory accountability.

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Local News

Education Ministry Issues Urgent Fraud Alert Regarding Overseas Scholarship Program.

May 6, 2026 at 8:24 AM

The Sri Lankan Ministry of Education has cautioned students and parents against fraudulent agents claiming involvement in the government's overseas scholarship program for high-achieving A-Level students.

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Government Authorities Probe Series of Financial Irregularities and Project Data Manipulation
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Government Authorities Probe Series of Financial Irregularities and Project Data Manipulation.

May 2, 2026 at 7:52 PM
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Local News
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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A String of High-Stakes Financial Frauds Rock Sri Lanka’s Economic Landscape.

Sri Lanka is grappling with a series of significant financial irregularities, including a massive internal bank fraud and multiple government-level payment security breaches, raising urgent concerns over governance and oversight.

May 2, 2026 at 7:31 PM
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Suspended Treasury Official Linked to Multi-Million Dollar Cyber Fraud Found Dead
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April 30, 2026 at 5:49 PM

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

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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