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Business Email Compromise attack resulted in the theft of $2.5 million from the Sri Lankan Treasury due to reliance on outdated systems and procedural negligence.

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International Investigation Tracks Stolen $2.5 Million Treasury Funds to Delaware.

May 9, 2026 at 7:20 PM

Sri Lankan authorities, supported by the FBI, have traced a portion of the $2.5 million stolen from the Finance Ministry to a bank account in Delaware, USA, following a sophisticated cyber breach.

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International Investigation Tracks Stolen $2.5 Million Treasury Funds to Delaware
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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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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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Dossiers Launches Advanced Real-Time Fraud Prevention Platform for South Asian Financial Institutions
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Dossiers Launches Advanced Real-Time Fraud Prevention Platform for South Asian Financial Institutions.

May 6, 2026 at 6:12 AM
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Government Authorities Probe Series of Financial Irregularities and Project Data Manipulation
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May 2, 2026 at 7:52 PM

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

Sri Lankan authorities are investigating multiple financial irregularities, including suspected manipulation of World Bank project data and unauthorized fund transfers, prompting involvement from international agencies and local law enforcement.

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

May 2, 2026 at 7:51 PM

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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Uncovering the $2.5 Million Finance Ministry Heist and Subsequent Institutional Crisis
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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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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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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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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 Faces New Financial Security Breach Following $625,000 Payment Disappearance

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
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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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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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