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Diplomatic Standoff: Russia Accuses Washington of Violating UN Treaty Over Visa Denial.

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Russia has officially accused the United States of breaching the 1947 UN Headquarters Agreement after Washington failed to grant a visa to Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov, preventing his attendance at a Security Council meeting.

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Diplomatic Standoff: Russia Accuses Washington of Violating UN Treaty Over Visa Denial

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Severe Financial Irregularities Uncovered at Sri Lanka Cricket, Audit Underway.

May 24, 2026 at 10:55 AM

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

May 17, 2026 at 7:36 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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May 16, 2026 at 1:13 PM

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.

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Senior Immigration IT Official Apprehended Over Multi-Million Rupee Software Fraud.

May 14, 2026 at 8:24 AM

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested an Immigration Department IT Controller over the alleged misappropriation of Rs. 9.8 million intended for a non-existent software project.

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Senior Immigration IT Official Apprehended Over Multi-Million Rupee Software Fraud

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49 Foreign Nationals Detained in Colpetty Following Visa Violation Crackdown.

May 14, 2026 at 5:40 AM

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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.

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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Local News

Director of Private Firm Apprehended in Multi-Million Rupee Visa Scam.

May 7, 2026 at 5:25 AM

A 41-year-old director of a private firm has been arrested in Panadura for orchestrating a Rs. 35.8 million visa fraud scheme involving 21 victims.

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Director of Private Firm Apprehended in Multi-Million Rupee Visa Scam

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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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Local News

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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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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May 6, 2026 at 8:24 AM

Education Ministry Issues Urgent Fraud Alert Regarding Overseas Scholarship Program.

The Sri Lankan Ministry of Education has cautioned students and parents against fraudulent agents claiming involvement in the government's overseas scholarship program for high-achieving A-Level students.

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Ex-Local Official Apprehended in Multi-Million Rupee Romania Employment Fraud.

May 5, 2026 at 4:01 PM

A former Hanguranketha Pradeshiya Sabha member has been arrested for allegedly defrauding 16 job seekers of Rs. 21.3 million by promising employment in Romania.

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Ex-Local Official Apprehended in Multi-Million Rupee Romania Employment Fraud

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

May 5, 2026 at 7:44 AM

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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.

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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May 2, 2026 at 7:51 PM

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

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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