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Sri Lanka Intensifies Crackdown as Fugitives Deported from Dubai.

May 23, 2026 at 12:31 PM

Sri Lankan authorities have repatriated 21 suspects from Dubai, including two individuals wanted via Interpol Red Notices. The operation is part of a broader national initiative to dismantle organized crime networks.

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Sri Lanka Intensifies Crackdown as Fugitives Deported from Dubai

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Why an Independent Judiciary is Essential for Sri Lanka’s National Security.

This article explores the fundamental role of a robust and independent judiciary as the cornerstone of Sri Lankan sovereignty and national security.

May 17, 2026 at 9:52 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 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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May 11, 2026 at 9:07 AM

Organized Crime Figure Extradited to Sri Lanka Following Azerbaijan Arrest.

Manoj Suranga, a key organized crime figure apprehended in Azerbaijan, has been extradited to Sri Lanka to face legal proceedings.

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Key National Updates: Recent Legal Actions and Government Directives in Sri Lanka.

May 10, 2026 at 4:04 PM

This report covers recent developments in Sri Lanka, including the arrest of the Atamasthanadhipathi, political figures providing police statements, the suspension of a municipal official over bribery allegations, and presidential directives on public utility projects.

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Sri Lanka Police Heighten Vigilance Against Foreign-Led Cybercrime Syndicates.

May 8, 2026 at 11:01 AM

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Major Crackdown: Scores of Foreign Nationals Detained in Colombo and Matara Over Financial Fraud.

May 7, 2026 at 3:42 AM

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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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May 3, 2026 at 1:59 PM

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.

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Police Apprehend 120 Foreign Nationals in Rajagiriya Cybercrime Crackdown.

May 3, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Sri Lankan authorities have arrested approximately 120 foreign nationals during a raid in Rajagiriya, uncovering evidence of illegal financial operations and suspected cybercrime activities.

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Sri Lanka U-19 Cricketers Granted Bail Following Allegations of Inappropriate Conduct.

May 1, 2026 at 10:35 AM

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Legal and Educational Developments in Sri Lanka: Key Updates from April 2026.

This report summarizes critical news developments in Sri Lanka, including the legal fallout from an MP's land dispute, declining Advanced Level performance in the Central Province, and political tensions in Colombo.

April 29, 2026 at 12:26 AM

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Former Military Personnel Taken Into Custody Over Illegal Weapons Cache.

April 28, 2026 at 2:36 AM

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April 26, 2026 at 8:45 AM

Police Seize Over 370 Bottles of Illicit Liquor in Twin Raids.

Sri Lankan police conducted successful operations in Horana and Negombo, seizing 370 bottles of illegal liquor and arresting two suspects.

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Police Recover Illegal Firearm and Ammunition Hidden at Notorious Crime Figure's Residence.

April 25, 2026 at 6:03 AM

Sri Lankan authorities have recovered a Russian-made 9mm pistol and ammunition buried on the property of a known associate of organized crime figures, as investigations into recent homicides continue.

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Sri Lankan Citizen Successfully Challenges Police Social Media Ban Following HRC Intervention.

A Sri Lankan citizen has regained access to the official Sri Lanka Police Facebook page after the Human Rights Commission intervened, following his complaint that being blocked for critical comments violated his freedom of expression.

April 25, 2026 at 5:18 AM

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Notorious Crime Figure 'Keselwatte Dinusha' Remanded by Colombo Court.

April 23, 2026 at 1:00 PM

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Sri Lankan Authorities Dismiss Rumors of Alleged Bomb Plot.

April 21, 2026 at 10:25 AM

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April 19, 2026 at 8:02 PM

Systemic Fragility: Sri Lanka's Struggle with Financial Crime and Data Security.

An analytical look at how weak enforcement and systemic gaps in Sri Lanka's regulatory framework are fueling financial crime and data breaches, threatening national economic stability.

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