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Sri Lanka arrests former SL Airlines chief for second time over 2013 Airbus deal 

SriLankan's ex-CEO, his wife were first arrested in February 2020 after British Court documents

March 13, 2026 5 min read

Sri Lanka’s drug traffic-led money laundering, terrorism financing threats up in 2024/25: FIU

FIU assessment comes ahead of FATF mutual evaluation; Sri Lanka has been in Grey List twice

March 11, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka to bring new regulations for private security services

Existing law already mandates that private security agencies register and obtain a license, and regulates the industry

February 24, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka to create 7 new courts to clear case backlog: Minister

There is also a shortage of legal staff, he said.

February 19, 2026 1 min read
Sri Lanka’s NITF to pay Rs6mn to families of slain jailers in Negombo Prison riot

6 million rupees in compensation to families of eight prison officers who died in the Negombo prison riot

Sri Lanka tightens anti-money laundering, financial transactions reporting laws

The bills seek to strengthen the country's legal framework for preventing money laundering and financial crimes

Sri Lanka to establish independent prosecutor unit ‘very soon’: Justice Minister

The NPP government in its manifesto promised an independent prosecution office

February 24, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka police find 58 organized criminal syndicates, 'godfathers' abroad

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February 22, 2025 2 min read

Suspect assassinated in daring shooting inside Sri Lanka court in the capital

Daring shooting inside main court complex

February 19, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka SJB in pickle after Harsha denied district leadership

Party seniors unhappy

February 14, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka Bar Association chief faces 'hypocrisy' charge after defending AG

Why is it that when the AG sabotaged an investigation into one of your clients, you called it ‘obstruction of justice�...

February 14, 2025 3 min read

Sri Lanka's Attorney General makes U-turn in row over emblematic case

The release order sparked public outrage

February 12, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka appoints top panel look into anti-money laundering, terrorism financing evaluation

Sri Lanka's third evaluation has been postponed by one year to March 2026.

February 10, 2025 4 min read

Sri Lanka appoints expert panel to establish independent prosecutor office

IMF has suggested for an independent prosecution office in its Governance Diagnostic Assessment

February 10, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka AG Dept says suspects in slain editor case released on insufficient evidence

AG's move to release three suspects have led to public uproar and demand impeachment of AG

February 7, 2025 2 min read

BASL raises concerns over possible cabinet review over AG decision in high-profile killing

Wickrematunga was killed when the state military was winning a 26-year war under ex-president Mahinda Rajapaksa

February 7, 2025 4 min read
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Dead Sri Lanka mercenaries in Russia war 59, recruited 554: Foreign Minister

We have no information that they were recruited by force

February 7, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka PM says will respond to letter calling to impeach Attorney General

Opposition seeks full day debate on the release of suspects

February 7, 2025 2 min read

Impeachment of Sri Lanka Attorney General sought by slain editor's daughter

The only way to fulfill the government’s pledge to repair the justice system is to impeach him before Parliament: Ahim...

February 6, 2025 9 min read

Key suspects ordered freed in high-profile Sri Lanka assassination

A copy of the letter, which was also sent directly to the magistrate and two other recipients

February 4, 2025 4 min read

Sri Lanka minister signals court filing of charges against Yoshitha likely within one-month

Yoshitha Rajapaksa was arrested on Saturday, but was granted bail in two days.

January 27, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka ex-President’s son arrested on fresh money laundering charges

Yoshitha, 36, was taken into custody by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) at Beliatta,

January 25, 2025 1 min read

Switzerland pledges support to recover Sri Lanka’s stolen held abroad 

President has promised to bring back all stolen assets during the past governments

January 24, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka businesses can resolve disputes faster with mediation than litigation: IADRC

IADRC will host a national symposium to demystify commercial mediation on January 29

January 23, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka's proceeds of crime bill to be presented to parliament

Bill will be published in the government gazette and then submitted to parliament

January 21, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka central bank probe finds 21 pyramid schemes

Pyramid schemes leave around 98 to 99 percent of members in losses

January 20, 2025 2 min read