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SriLankan Airlines Launches Probes into Financial Irregularities in UAE and India.

May 17, 2026 at 7:36 PM

SriLankan Airlines has initiated investigations into two distinct financial fraud cases involving an AED 974,000 payment redirection in the UAE and the alleged misappropriation of INR 22 million at its Chennai office.

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SriLankan Airlines Launches Probes into Financial Irregularities in UAE and India

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SriLankan Airlines Faces Dual Financial Investigations Over Dubai and Chennai Incidents.

SriLankan Airlines is under investigation following two distinct financial fraud cases in Dubai and Chennai, involving email hacking and internal document forgery, resulting in significant losses.

May 16, 2026 at 1:13 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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Colombo Crimes Division Launches Probe Into Former SriLankan Airlines CEO's Mysterious Death.

May 11, 2026 at 4:43 AM

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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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Sri Lanka and Vietnam Bolster Economic Ties with New Trade and Aviation Initiatives.

May 8, 2026 at 5:02 PM

Sri Lanka and Vietnam held a major Trade, Investment, and Tourism Forum in Colombo, resulting in new direct flight routes and the establishment of a dedicated business council to reach a $1 billion trade target by 2030.

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Sri Lanka and Vietnam Bolster Economic Ties with New Trade and Aviation Initiatives

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SLPP Raises Doubts Over Suspicious Death of Former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena.

May 8, 2026 at 9:43 AM

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Legal Turmoil Deepens: Court Issues Arrest Order for Former SriLankan Airlines CEO.

May 7, 2026 at 9:13 AM

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Transparency Concerns Emerge Over $26.6 Million SriLankan Airlines Lease Deal.

Opposition MP Dayasiri Jayasekara has questioned the financial transparency of a $26.6 million lease for a 14-year-old aircraft, alleging that the public was misled regarding the acquisition of a 'new' plane.

May 6, 2026 at 8:02 PM

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Sri Lanka Government Clears Air on $2.5 Million Cyber Fraud Impact on Debt Status

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May 5, 2026 at 7:44 AM

Sri Lanka Government Clears Air on $2.5 Million Cyber Fraud Impact on Debt Status.

Sri Lanka's government has clarified that the recent $2.5 million Treasury fund diversion is being treated as a criminal matter rather than a sovereign debt default, following consultations with international financial advisors.

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

May 2, 2026 at 7:51 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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May 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM

Authorities Dismantle Sophisticated Illegal Online Scam Hub in Thalangama.

Sri Lankan authorities have arrested 37 Chinese nationals for operating an illegal online scam operation from a rented residence in Thalangama, with extensive digital equipment seized.

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Sri Lanka Financial Authorities Sound Alarm Amid Escalating Digital Scams.

April 29, 2026 at 4:31 AM

Financial authorities in Sri Lanka, including the Sri Lanka Banks' Association and FinCSIRT, have issued a critical warning regarding a sharp rise in online financial fraud targeting mobile users through malicious links and deceptive apps.

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Sri Lanka Financial Authorities Sound Alarm Amid Escalating Digital Scams

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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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Sri Lanka Seeks Global Private Sector Partners for Mattala Airport Revitalization.

April 26, 2026 at 5:30 AM

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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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April 24, 2026 at 12:18 AM

Analysis: Why Sri Lanka’s $2.5 Million Debt Payment Divergence Was Likely a Process Failure.

Experts suggest the diversion of a $2.5 million sovereign debt payment was likely a Business Email Compromise (BEC) rather than a complex cyber-attack, highlighting critical gaps in financial verification processes.

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