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Crime

Sri Lanka CB probe determines Infinity Rover involved in prohibited scheme

Despite Central Bank efforts, prohibited schemes still continue via online

July 1, 2026 3 min read

Sri Lanka Police trains officers to deliver sensitive SGBV response

Step towards transforming policing practices embedding a trauma-informed, evidence-based, and accountable approach

May 29, 2026 1 min read

SriLankan says its employees in India misappropriated INR22mn

The Indian nationals had "fraudulently altering invoices, payment details and signatures"

May 16, 2026 1 min read

SriLankan Airlines denies any liability to UAE service provider after AED 974,000 fraud

The amount transferred after receiving instructions via official email of Dubai agent: SriLankan

May 16, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka, Australia to boost police cooperation

Cabinet approves signing an MoU with Australia to facilitate cooperation between the two countries' police forces

June 11, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka and Israel discuss expanding cooperation

Sri Lanka expanding cooperation with Israel during ongoing genocide of Palestinians

May 26, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka anti-corruption body chief gives strong message to govt officials, public

CIABOC raided Department of Motor Traffic and arrested three officers who had unexplainable money

May 25, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka parliament inquiry on police chief to continue, objections dismissed

"After considering all the facts, the investigation committee, ... dismissed all the preliminary objections submitted

May 20, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka’s suspended police chief to appear before probe panel on Monday

Tennakoon's career has been marred with controversies with misconduct allegations

May 17, 2025 2 min read

15 Sri Lankans to be repatriated from cybercrime centres in Myanmar: Ministry

15 Sri Lankans in cybercrime centers in Myawaddy, Myanmar are scheduled to return to island on May 7

May 7, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka seeks release of 15 more trapped workers in Myanmar

Sri Lankans who sought employment abroad under a tourist visa and fell prey to trafficking

May 5, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka Speaker endorses Proceeds of Crime Act

The bill comes into force as the Proceeds of Crime Act, No. 05 of 2025.

May 2, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka university student stripped and tortured by seniors before suicide: Family

"They tortured him."

May 2, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka Police arrest suspect over Church shooting 

Preliminary investigation suggest the shooting was due to a personal dispute: Police

April 19, 2025 1 min read
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Sri Lanka's Cargills Bank urges public not to share breached data

"As it would only victimize those whose information has been compromised

April 17, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka's Cargills Bank says it countered cyber attack

Acted swiftly to fortify systems, isolate the affected components, and engage cybersecurity experts

March 24, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka Cenbank says Procare firms engaged in prohibited pyramid schemes

Pyramid schemes have been used to lure greedy investors

March 21, 2025 1 min read

1009 bottles of alcohol found at Sri Lanka police chief's house: Minister

"We will be able to get a lot of information from the phones," Wijepala said.

March 19, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka's Inspector General of Police surrenders to court - updated

In hiding since February 27

March 19, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka President meets police chiefs, top cop still missing

"A just society is only possible when we uphold the supremacy of the law."

March 18, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka Police ask schools to conduct 'big matches' honorably

Urged students, elders, parents and old boys to enjoy the season in a safe, honourable way.

March 12, 2025 1 min read

Israel has increased use of extreme physical violence against Palestinians: Medecins Sans Frontieres

“Palestinian patients are dying because they simply cannot reach hospitals,” says Brice de le Vingne, MSF emergency ...

March 12, 2025 4 min read

Sri Lanka reports 2,785 cases of sexual harassment against women

The most number of sexual violence was recorded within households.

March 8, 2025 1 min read

Justice for All calls for action amid increasing violence in Sri Lanka

Crucial not to become trapped in expanding opportunities for abuse of power by relying on Prevention of Terrorism Act

March 5, 2025 4 min read