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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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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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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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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Business Email Compromise attack resulted in the theft of $2.5 million from the Sri Lankan Treasury due to reliance on outdated systems and procedural negligence.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 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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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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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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Uncovering Alleged Corruption: The Coal Tender Scandal and Political Fallout.

April 29, 2026 at 8:10 PM

Investigations into an alleged coal tender scam have sparked political controversy, leading to the resignation of Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody and questioning the ruling party's commitment to financial integrity.

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Uncovering Alleged Corruption: The Coal Tender Scandal and Political Fallout
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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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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
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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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A $15,000 Lesson: How a Quick Act of Kindness Turned Into a Sophisticated Street Scam.

April 18, 2026 at 9:20 AM

A woman details her distressing experience after being manipulated by scammers posing as charity workers, resulting in $15,000 being stolen from her credit card via a fraudulent payment device.

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Two Years Post-Scam: How a Victim Reclaimed Her Life After Losing $300,000.

Wannapa Suprasert, a victim of a sophisticated government impersonation scam, shares her journey of recovery two years after losing $300,000. Through therapy, support from friends, and financial discipline, she has cleared her debts and continues to navigate the long-term emotional impact of the ordeal.

April 15, 2026 at 9:22 AM
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Rising Tax Identity Theft: Gig Economy Platforms Face Legal Heat Over Fraudulent Earnings Reports
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Rising Tax Identity Theft: Gig Economy Platforms Face Legal Heat Over Fraudulent Earnings Reports.

April 11, 2026 at 9:51 AM
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Digital Fraud Alert: Fabricated Investment Scams Using Celebrity Names Target Sri Lankans
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Digital Fraud Alert: Fabricated Investment Scams Using Celebrity Names Target Sri Lankans.

April 10, 2026 at 4:12 AM
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Kandy Eatery Penalized for Inflated Bottled Water Pricing
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April 4, 2026 at 4:33 PM

Kandy Eatery Penalized for Inflated Bottled Water Pricing.

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) conducted a raid on a restaurant chain outlet in Kandy after receiving a consumer complaint regarding the sale of bottled water above the government-controlled price.

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