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3rd evaluation on international compliance with Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism standard
Funds were solicited under the pretext of farming.
U.S.-Sri Lanka Partnership Seizes 463 KG of Crystal Methamphetamine in Joint Counternarcotics Operation
Follows ongoing investigation into a fraud where 74 billion rupees was transferred overseas across 10,151 transactions
Passed without vote amid transparency debate
Sri Lanka has increasingly seen illegal firms taking deposits and investments while promising higher returns
Despite Central Bank efforts, prohibited schemes still continue via online
Step towards transforming policing practices embedding a trauma-informed, evidence-based, and accountable approach
The Indian nationals had "fraudulently altering invoices, payment details and signatures"
The amount transferred after receiving instructions via official email of Dubai agent: SriLankan
NDB reported Rs.13.2bln misappropriation from its own account early in April
In 2025, 4,742 cases were reported, with 572 cases resolved, and 4,170 cases still pending investigation or prosecution.
Sri Lankan authorities investigating matter and coordinating with Australian officials assisting investigation
"If the payment did not go to the creditor country was there a technical default?"
CoPF chairman said US$2.5mn siphoned from the treasury
The monies were part of a 22.9 million dollar foreign debt settlement due in September 2025.
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| US Dollar | 332.3603 | 330.8514 |
| UK Pound | 440.9424 | 438.3450 |
| Euro | 368.4879 | 371.0168 |
| Yen | 2.0805 | 2.0916 |
| Aus Dollar | 227.4342 | 231.1659 |
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Rupee | 3.5474 | 3.4202 |
| Korean Won | 0.2492 | 0.2479 |
| Oman Rial | 863.2287 | 859.3320 |
| Saudi Riyal | 88.5586 | 88.0955 |
| UAE Dirham | 90.4874 | 90.0766 |
| pts | % | |
|---|---|---|
| S&P SL20 | 6,365.57 | +0.26% |
| CSE All Share | 22,157.40 | +0.56% |
| Turnover Rs | 2975.05 million | 1193.67 million |
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| 3-m bill | 7.61 | 7.84 |
| 6-m bill | 7.91 | 8.26 |
| 12-m bill | 8.23 | 8.3 |
| 3-yr bond | 9.24 | 9.25 |
| 5-yr bond | 9.82 | 9.56 |
| 8-yr bond | 10.50 | 10.48 |
| today | yesterday | |
|---|---|---|
| Overnight Money | 7.70 | 7.69 |
| Gilt Repo | 7.74 | 7.72 |
| I-m SLIBOR | - | - |
The forensic audit is expected to commence shortly
The amount of loss through the fraud increased to Rs.13.2bn from Rs.390 within four days
NDB addresses fraud incident, estimates loss and reinforces financial strength and stability
The bank assured customers that all deposits and account balances remain safe and fully secure
97 kilos of drugs came through the central mail exchange in 2025
In 2024 and 2025, assets valued at over 3.1 billion rupees were seized from nearly 90 suspects
FIU assessment comes ahead of FATF mutual evaluation; Sri Lanka has been in Grey List twice
Sri Lanka has intensified raids at entry points and within the country to eliminate drugs
Sri Lanka was in the grey list twice since 2011
"300% over-capacity and we are looking at the possibility of housing some prisoners in designated government buildings"
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