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Sri Lanka Integrates Full PayPal Functionality to Boost Digital Economy.

May 15, 2026 at 6:42 PM

After a decade-long negotiation period, Sri Lanka has officially launched full PayPal access, allowing local freelancers and SMEs to receive international payments directly into domestic bank accounts.

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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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Commercial Bank Launches Major Reward Campaign for Debit Cardholders.

May 12, 2026 at 10:07 AM

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People’s Bank Spearheads Digital Payment Revolution to Advance Cash-Lite Economy.

May 10, 2026 at 12:01 AM

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

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May 9, 2026 at 7:21 PM

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

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Business Email Compromise attack resulted in the theft of $2.5 million from the Sri Lankan Treasury due to reliance on outdated systems and procedural negligence.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 Financial Irregularities Surface: Aswesuma Overpayments and NDB Bank Fraud Concerns.

May 7, 2026 at 2:01 AM

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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Sri Lanka CERT Issues Urgent Warning on WhatsApp Sextortion Scams.

May 4, 2026 at 4:30 PM

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SDB Bank’s UPay Wallet Achieves Merit Honor at LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2026.

May 3, 2026 at 8:33 PM

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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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May 2, 2026 at 7:35 PM

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

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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Technology

HelaPay Achieves Major Financial Milestone with Rs. 5 Billion in Transactions.

April 30, 2026 at 7:47 AM

Sri Lankan digital payment platform HelaPay has surpassed Rs. 5 billion in total transaction value, reflecting strong public trust and rapid growth in the local FinTech sector.

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Sri Lanka Faces New Financial Security Breach Following $625,000 Payment Disappearance.

April 29, 2026 at 1:36 PM

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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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CDB Unveils Nation's First QR Sound Box to Revolutionize Merchant Payments.

Citizens Development Business Finance PLC (CDB) has launched Sri Lanka's first QR Sound Box, a device that provides instant voice confirmation for digital payments to boost merchant transparency and SME adoption.

April 27, 2026 at 8:31 PM

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Sri Lanka Treasury Investigates $2.5 Million Cyber Fraud Incident

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April 27, 2026 at 5:39 AM

Sri Lanka Treasury Investigates $2.5 Million Cyber Fraud Incident.

The Sri Lankan Treasury is probing a $2.5 million loss resulting from a sophisticated cyber attack targeting debt repayments, as authorities coordinate with international agencies to uncover the culprits.

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Registration of Persons Department Issues Urgent Fraud Alert Regarding e-NIC Scam.

April 27, 2026 at 12:49 AM

The Department for Registration of Persons has warned the public about a sophisticated scam where fraudsters are using fake mobile apps and spoofed hotline numbers to steal personal information under the guise of e-NIC registration.

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Registration of Persons Department Issues Urgent Fraud Alert Regarding e-NIC Scam

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Government Clarifies Treasury Financial Loss as Phishing Scam, Not Cyber Intrusion.

Digital Economy Deputy Minister Eranga Weeraratne clarifies that the $2.5 million Treasury financial breach was the result of a sophisticated phishing attack rather than a technical system hack.

April 26, 2026 at 11:34 PM

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

April 24, 2026 at 9:43 AM

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US Government Launches $10 Million Bounty to Dismantle Myanmar-Based Cyber Scam Networks.

April 24, 2026 at 4:19 AM

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Seylan Bank Secures Multiple Top Honors at 2026 LankaPay Technnovation Awards

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April 24, 2026 at 3:44 AM

Seylan Bank Secures Multiple Top Honors at 2026 LankaPay Technnovation Awards.

Seylan Bank achieved significant success at the 8th edition of the LankaPay Technnovation Awards, securing multiple Gold and Merit awards for its contributions to Sri Lanka's digital payment ecosystem.

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