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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
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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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Allegations of Widespread Extortion Surface in Monaragala Disaster Relief Distribution.

May 17, 2026 at 9:19 AM
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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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Senior Immigration IT Official Apprehended Over Multi-Million Rupee Software Fraud
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May 14, 2026 at 8:24 AM

Senior Immigration IT Official Apprehended Over Multi-Million Rupee Software Fraud.

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested an Immigration Department IT Controller over the alleged misappropriation of Rs. 9.8 million intended for a non-existent software project.

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

May 13, 2026 at 8:19 AM

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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Central Bank and Treasury Overhaul Systems Following $2.5 Million Cyber Fraud
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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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International Investigation Tracks Stolen $2.5 Million Treasury Funds to Delaware
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International Investigation Tracks Stolen $2.5 Million Treasury Funds to Delaware.

May 9, 2026 at 7:20 PM
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Urgent Need for Financial Oversight: Addressing Recent Lapses in State Fiscal Management
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May 9, 2026 at 7:19 PM

Urgent Need for Financial Oversight: Addressing Recent Lapses in State Fiscal Management.

Sri Lanka faces renewed scrutiny over its public financial management following a series of alarming, allegedly fraudulent transactions within state institutions that have raised concerns about institutional accountability.

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Critical Perspective: Governance Concerns Surrounding the NPP Administration.

May 9, 2026 at 7:18 PM

This article examines concerns regarding the National People's Power (NPP) government's performance, focusing on recent financial irregularities and its approach to political opposition in Sri Lanka.

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Critical Perspective: Governance Concerns Surrounding the NPP Administration
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Concerns Mount Over Fiscal Irregularities in Sri Lanka’s Welfare Distribution.

Recent allegations regarding the irregular disbursement of Rs. 500 million in Aswesuma welfare funds have sparked public outrage, highlighting systemic gaps in financial oversight during Sri Lanka's economic recovery.

May 8, 2026 at 6:03 AM
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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.

May 7, 2026 at 2:01 AM
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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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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 Government Clears Air on $2.5 Million Cyber Fraud Impact on Debt Status.

May 5, 2026 at 7:44 AM

Sri Lanka's government has clarified that the recent $2.5 million Treasury fund diversion is being treated as a criminal matter rather than a sovereign debt default, following consultations with international financial advisors.

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Sri Lanka Government Clears Air on $2.5 Million Cyber Fraud Impact on Debt Status
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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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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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Government Investigates Missing $625,000 Transfer to United States Postal Service
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Government Investigates Missing $625,000 Transfer to United States Postal Service.

May 2, 2026 at 7:35 PM
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May 2, 2026 at 7:31 PM

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.

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