Sri Lanka to probe fraud in Israel caregiver recruitment
2025-09-02
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Arun Hemachandra, says investigations will be launched by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) into fraudulentContinue Reading
Public cautioned over fraudulent banking websites in Sri Lanka
2025-08-28
A number of Sri Lankan banks have urged customers to be vigilant against fraudulent websites that mimic official banking portalsContinue Reading
Foreign employment frauds : SLBFE files 567 court cases
2025-08-01
The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has taken legal action against individuals involved in fraudulent foreign employment activitiesContinue Reading
Man arrested over Rs. 7 Mn fraud involving water filters and TVs
2025-07-29
A former employee of a private institution has been arrested by the Kelaniya Special Crimes Investigation Division, over a financialContinue Reading
Former state bank loan officer arrested over Rs. 20 Mn fraud
2025-07-17
A former loan officer of a state bank has been arrested for providing loans using forged documents to businessmen, causingContinue Reading
Fraud involving top neurosurgeon : More details revealed
2025-06-19
The Bribery Commission had begun investigations in 2023 into the specialist doctor at the Sri Jayewardenepura Hospital, Dr. Maheshi Wijeratne,Continue Reading
29 yr old arrested for Rs. 3.79 Mn fraud
2025-05-01
The Criminal Investigations Department has arrested a 29-year-old suspect for defrauding Rs. 3.79 million by selling a harvesting machine andContinue Reading
Public support requested to locate Vehicle thief
2025-04-29
The Police have sought public assistance to find a suspect wanted for fraudulent activities, including vehicle and financial fraud, reportedContinue Reading
03 arrested over Rs. 27 mn fraud at SL Ayurvedic Drugs Corporation
2025-04-04
A man and two women have been arrested in connection with a financial fraud of over Rs. 27 million reportedContinue Reading
Gammanpila acquitted in fraud case involving Australian national
2025-03-24
The Colombo High Court today acquitted former MP Udaya Gammanpila and another suspect from the financial fraud case filed involvingContinue Reading
Man arrested for selling rented luxury vehicles
2025-02-20
An individual who had taken on rent luxury SUVs, for nearly Rs. 500 million, and sold them to other personsContinue Reading
Former Minister Manusha’s brother further remanded
2025-01-06
The brother of former Minister Manusha Nanayakkara, who was accused of financially defrauding people by promising foreign employment, hasContinue Reading
Belgium national arrested in Katunayake airport over fraud
2024-07-02
A 31-year-old Belgium national has been arrested at the Katunayake Airport for financially defrauding Rs. 63,818,452 from the public. TheContinue Reading
Foreign job scam : Police seek public support to arrest wanted suspect
2024-06-10
Sri Lanka Police have sought the assistance of the public to find a suspect wanted for defrauding the public overContinue Reading
GCE O/ Level exam : CID complaint on exam fraud
2024-05-10
The Department of Examinations will file a complaint with the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) over irregularities detected at two examinationContinue Reading
Chinese woman arrested for fraud of over Rs. 8.4 Mn
2024-02-26
A Chinese woman has been apprehended in connection to a financial fraud of over Rs. 8.4 million, it was reported.Continue Reading
BMICH car fraud : Police seek public support to identify suspect
2023-12-28
The Police have sought the assistance of the public to apprehend a suspect wanted for financial fraud of over Rs.Continue Reading
BMICH car sale fraud : Two arrested
2023-12-22
Members of an organized gang that had operated a fraudulent car dealership at the BMICH in Colombo have been apprehended. Continue Reading
