21 suspected organized crime figures brought to Sri Lanka
2026-05-22
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today arrested 21 individuals deported from Dubai upon arrival at the Bandaranaike International Airport inContinue Reading
Immigration IT Controller arrested over Rs. 9.8M software fraud
2026-05-14
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested the Controller of Information Technology and Internal Control at the Department of ImmigrationContinue Reading
Court orders freeze on properties linked to drug money
2026-05-06
Orders have been issued under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act to prevent the sale, transfer, orContinue Reading
Court hears CID probe into $2.5 million Treasury theft
2026-04-29
Sri Lanka’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Tuesday informed the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court that investigations are underway into theContinue Reading
Complaint lodged with CID over cyber‑attack on Public Administration Ministry website
2026-04-24
Minister of Public Administration Chandana Abeyratne says a complaint has been lodged with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) regarding theContinue Reading
Ranil’s wife questioned by CID at home
2026-04-24
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is currently recording a statement from Prof. Maithree Wickremesinghe, the wife of former President RanilContinue Reading
Police investigate CID OIC over alleged birthday celebration for Ishara Sewwandi
2026-03-30
The Sri Lanka Police has launched strict disciplinary action against the Officer‑in‑Charge of the Division involved in hosting an allegedContinue Reading
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