CID arrests 32 yr old man in EPF fraud case
2026-03-19
A 32‑year‑old resident of Medawachchiya has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for allegedly assisting in a schemeContinue Reading
CID probe launched into Makandure Madush killing
2026-03-11
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched an investigation into the incident of underworld gang leader Makandure Madush being shotContinue Reading
Former CID DIG arrested over stolen Kandyan-era moonstone probe
2026-03-10
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption has arrested former Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the Criminal InvestigationContinue Reading
Former CID DIG Prasad Ranasinghe Arrested by Bribery Commission
2026-03-10
Former Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Prasad Ranasinghe has been arrested by the Commission toContinue Reading
Social media activist SEDA Bro appears before CID
2026-03-03
Social media activist SEDA Bro reported to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) today (03 Mar) to record a statement withContinue Reading
CID ordered to expedite probe on 26 underworld members abroad
2026-02-27
Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga Bodaragama has directed the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) to swiftly conclude investigations into 26 underworld membersContinue Reading
Civil groups file CID complaint over coal procurement
2026-02-27
A group of civil organization representatives today (27 Feb) lodged a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), requesting anContinue Reading
CID complaint filed over alleged false coal report
2026-02-26
Chairman of the ‘Magen Ratata’ movement, Sanjaya Mahawatta, has submitted a complaint to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) requesting anContinue Reading
Academics express concern over CID summons issued to Prof. Maithree Wickremesinghe
2026-02-24
A collective of academics, journalists, feminist activists, and lawyers has issued a statement expressing concern and solidarity with Professor MaithreeContinue Reading
Police warn of fake emails impersonating CID Director
2026-02-12
Sri Lanka Police have alerted the public to a fraudulent email campaign falsely claiming to be from Criminal Investigation DepartmentContinue Reading
Actress files CID complaint over fake news
2026-02-09
Sri Lankan actress Peshani Ekanayake has filed a complaint with the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) regarding a fake post circulatedContinue Reading
Mihintale Thera visits CID over alleged remarks targeting him
2026-01-13
The chief incumbent of the Mihintale Rajamaha Viharaya, Walawahangunawewe Dhammarathana Thera, appeared before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in connectionContinue Reading
CID to investigate Grade 6 English Module over inappropriate website reference
2025-12-31
Education Ministry Secretary Nalaka Kaluwewa has filed a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) regarding an incident where theContinue Reading
Drug lord ‘Kudu Roshan’ arrested by CID
2025-12-24
A large‑scale drug trafficker and organized criminal known as ‘Kudu Roshan’ has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).Continue Reading
Pistol, ammunition recovered after questioning Kehelbaddara Padme
2025-12-17
The Criminal Investigation Department has recovered a foreign-manufactured pistol and a large cache of ammunition following information obtained from aContinue Reading
05 fishing vessels belonging to drug trafficker seized
2025-11-26
Five fishing vessels belonging to the drug trafficker known as “Dehi Bale” have been taken into custody by the IllegalContinue Reading
Moulavi claims threats over participation in Opposition rally
2025-11-25
An Islamic priest who had conducted religious activities for the recent Joint Opposition rally in Nugegoda has claimed receiving threatsContinue Reading
CID probing former Police Narcotics Chief’s alleged links to drug transport
2025-10-22
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched an investigation into allegations that high-ranking former narcotics officers were involved in drugContinue Reading