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New US Immigration Directive Mandates Return Home for Green Card Applicants.

May 22, 2026 at 7:24 PM

The US government has announced a major policy shift requiring most temporary visa holders to depart the country before applying for permanent residency, aiming to limit 'status adjustment' to extraordinary cases.

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New US Immigration Directive Mandates Return Home for Green Card Applicants
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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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Jordan Tackles Surge in Online Gold Scams via Social Media
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Jordan Tackles Surge in Online Gold Scams via Social Media.

May 12, 2026 at 9:53 AM
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Sri Lanka Police Issue Urgent Advisory to Property Owners Amid Rising Tenant Fraud.

Sri Lanka Police have issued a directive urging property owners to strictly vet tenants, citing a rise in organized criminal activities, particularly online financial fraud orchestrated by foreign nationals in rented premises.

May 11, 2026 at 10:22 AM
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May 11, 2026 at 12:22 AM

Opposition MP Appeals to International Body Over Alleged Treasury Fund Misappropriation.

Opposition MP Dayasiri Jayasekera has petitioned the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) after being denied the opportunity to raise a privilege motion in Parliament regarding the alleged unauthorized transfer of USD 2.5 million from the 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

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Business Email Compromise attack resulted in the theft of $2.5 million from the Sri Lankan Treasury due to reliance on outdated systems and procedural negligence.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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Education Ministry Issues Urgent Fraud Alert Regarding Overseas Scholarship Program.

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.

May 6, 2026 at 8:24 AM
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Government Sets Record Straight on US$2.5 Million Treasury Cyber Theft Complaint
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Government Sets Record Straight on US$2.5 Million Treasury Cyber Theft Complaint.

May 5, 2026 at 1:34 PM
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Sri Lanka Police Issues Stern Warning to Landlords Over Illegal Foreign Occupants.

Following a major bust of a cyber scam network in Colombo involving 157 foreign nationals, Sri Lanka Police have warned landlords that legal action will be taken against those providing housing to visa overstayers.

May 3, 2026 at 1:59 PM
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Uncovering the $2.5 Million Finance Ministry Heist and Subsequent Institutional Crisis
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May 2, 2026 at 7:51 PM

Uncovering the $2.5 Million Finance Ministry Heist and Subsequent Institutional Crisis.

A major cyber fraud involving the diversion of $2.5 million in sovereign debt payments has exposed severe lapses in Sri Lanka's Public Debt Management Office. The scandal has deepened following the tragic death of an interdicted official involved in the case.

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Government Investigates Missing $625,000 Transfer to United States Postal Service.

May 2, 2026 at 7:35 PM

Sri Lankan authorities are probing the disappearance of a $625,000 payment intended for the US Postal Service, raising concerns over potential cyber fraud and systemic financial vulnerabilities.

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Government Investigates Missing $625,000 Transfer to United States Postal Service
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Hopes Fade for Recovery of Rs. 13.2 Billion Lost in Major NDB Bank Fraud
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Hopes Fade for Recovery of Rs. 13.2 Billion Lost in Major NDB Bank Fraud.

May 2, 2026 at 7:33 PM
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Expert Committee Appointed to Investigate USD 2.5 Million Treasury Cyber-Heist.

The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court has authorized the formation of an expert committee to probe a USD 2.5 million cyber-theft involving Sri Lanka's Treasury, following fraudulent email instructions that bypassed security warnings.

May 2, 2026 at 7:32 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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Social Media Fraud Surge: Americans Hit by $2.1 Billion in Losses During 2025
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April 27, 2026 at 7:13 PM

Social Media Fraud Surge: Americans Hit by $2.1 Billion in Losses During 2025.

A new FTC report reveals that financial losses from social media scams soared to $2.1 billion in 2025, marking an eightfold increase since 2020. Facebook remains the primary platform for these fraudulent activities.

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Police Issue Urgent Alert Over Malicious APK Scams Targeting Bank Accounts.

April 24, 2026 at 9:43 AM

Sri Lankan authorities have issued a critical warning regarding a rising cyber scam where attackers use malicious APK files shared via messaging apps to compromise bank accounts and steal funds.

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Police Issue Urgent Alert Over Malicious APK Scams Targeting Bank Accounts
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Warning: Sophisticated Banking Trojan Masquerading as SriLankan Airlines App
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Warning: Sophisticated Banking Trojan Masquerading as SriLankan Airlines App.

April 23, 2026 at 8:03 AM
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Police Urge Digital Caution During New Year Festivities.

Authorities have issued a dual warning for the New Year season, advising the public to secure their homes by limiting real-time social media posts and to stay vigilant against sophisticated online financial fraud.

April 12, 2026 at 4:36 AM
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Cybersecurity Experts Issue Urgent Warning on Sophisticated Digital Threats
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Cybersecurity Experts Issue Urgent Warning on Sophisticated Digital Threats.

April 11, 2026 at 11:59 PM
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April 9, 2026 at 4:23 AM

Minister Bimal Rathnayake Targets Corruption as SLTB Faces Daily Rs. 20 Million Revenue Leakage.

Transport Minister Bimal Rathnayake has announced that the SLTB is losing Rs. 20 million daily due to conductor irregularities, vowing to overhaul the system rather than privatize it.

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