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Colombo Crowds Flock to Major Web3 and Blockchain Awareness Program at One Galle Face.

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Over 2,000 participants gathered in Colombo for an immersive blockchain education event designed to bridge the knowledge gap in digital finance. The two-day activation focused on Web3 literacy, scam prevention, and the real-world utility of digital assets.

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

May 11, 2026 at 9:52 PM

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Sri Lanka Escalates Fraud Alert as 'Pig-Butchering' Cyber Scams Surge

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May 9, 2026 at 7:25 PM

Sri Lanka Escalates Fraud Alert as 'Pig-Butchering' Cyber Scams Surge.

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has raised the national money laundering threat level for fraud to 'medium-high' due to a rapid increase in sophisticated international cybercrime, particularly 'pig-butchering' scams.

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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Business Email Compromise attack resulted in the theft of $2.5 million from the Sri Lankan Treasury due to reliance on outdated systems and procedural negligence.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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Police Capture 30 Escaped Foreign Nationals Running Illegal Cyber Scam Ring in Boralesgamuwa.

May 7, 2026 at 3:12 PM

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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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Sri Lanka’s Postal Department Investigates Missing US$ 625,000 in Sophisticated Cyber Heist.

May 6, 2026 at 12:50 PM

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Dossiers Launches Advanced Real-Time Fraud Prevention Platform for South Asian Financial Institutions

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May 6, 2026 at 6:12 AM

Dossiers Launches Advanced Real-Time Fraud Prevention Platform for South Asian Financial Institutions.

Sri Lankan tech firm Dossiers has expanded its compliance and fraud prevention platform into the banking sector, offering real-time transaction monitoring and AI-driven identity verification tailored specifically for the South Asian market.

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Technology

Sri Lanka CERT Issues Urgent Warning on WhatsApp Sextortion Scams.

May 4, 2026 at 4:30 PM

Sri Lanka CERT has issued a critical alert regarding a surge in WhatsApp scams where victims are blackmailed using recorded explicit video calls. Authorities are urging the public to exercise extreme caution with unknown callers.

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Sri Lanka CERT Issues Urgent Warning on WhatsApp Sextortion Scams

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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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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.

May 2, 2026 at 4:07 AM

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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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Legal Experts Press for Answers Following $2.5 Million Treasury Cyber Incident in Sri Lanka.

April 29, 2026 at 8:48 PM

The Free Lawyers Organization has formally demanded transparency from the Sri Lankan government regarding a $2.5 million Treasury cyber heist, submitting 22 critical questions to the President following delays in legal proceedings.

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Legal Experts Press for Answers Following $2.5 Million Treasury Cyber Incident in Sri Lanka

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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.

April 27, 2026 at 5:39 AM

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

April 27, 2026 at 12:49 AM

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April 26, 2026 at 11:34 PM

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.

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