BOI warns of investment scam video
2026-01-23
The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) has issued a warning to stakeholders and the public regarding a fraudulentContinue Reading
9 Common online scams listed by Sri Lanka Police
2026-01-12
Raising public awareness on online financial fraud through social media platforms, the Sri Lanka Police has outlined 09 common typesContinue Reading
Presidential Secretariat warns public of fake hotline for Grama Niladhari complaints
2025-12-17
The Presidential Secretariat has issued a statement clarifying that a news item circulating on social media under the title “RapidContinue Reading
Ministry warns of relief scams following disaster
2025-12-09
The Ministry of Women and Child Affairs has issued a warning to the public about fraudulent messages circulating on WhatsApp,Continue Reading
Police warn public about risks of Online and Mobile Loan Offers
2025-10-16
The Sri Lanka Police Headquarters has issued a public alert urging citizens to exercise caution when obtaining loans via theContinue Reading
Canada jobs : Three arrested for scam in Bambalapitiya
2025-09-26
Three suspects have been arrested in Bambalapitiya for financially defrauding the public, promising jobs in Canada. According to the Police,Continue Reading
WhatsApp scams increasing : Police notice for public
2025-07-01
The Sri Lanka Police has warned the public of a financial scam being carried out by persons hacking personal WhatsAppContinue Reading
CID warns of surge in social media scams targeting Sri Lankans
2025-06-27
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has warned of a sharp rise in financial crimes targeting Sri Lankans via social mediaContinue Reading
German lab confirms toxic water sold as medicine in Rs. 144 Mn scam
2025-06-19
The Attorney General’s Department informed court that a WHO-accredited German laboratory found dangerous bacterial-contaminated water in a stock of HumanContinue Reading
29 yr old arrested over social media vehicle sale fraud
2025-05-29
The Haldummulla Police have arrested a suspect for defrauding money by posting advertisements of vehicles for sale on social media.Continue Reading
Woman arrested in Hatton for Rs. 4.5M loan scam
2025-03-10
A 31-year-old woman wanted for financially defrauding Rs. 4.5 million from the public has been arrested in Hatton. According toContinue Reading
Gmail Scam : Warning issued to 2.5 billion users
2025-02-20
A warning has been issued to 2.5 billion Gmail users over a ‘devastating scam’ that is said to allow hackersContinue Reading
Train e-ticket scam : CID briefs Colombo Court
2025-01-29
The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has informed the Colombo Magistrate’s Court that concerning information has been uncovered on the involvementContinue Reading
Train e-ticket scam : Another suspect arrested
2025-01-27
A 32-year-old man has been arrested in connection to the train e-ticket scam related to the Ella Odyssey train service.Continue Reading
Ella e-ticket scam : Two more suspects arrested
2025-01-23
Two more suspects have been arrested in connection to the e-ticket scam related to the Ella Odyssey train service. PoliceContinue Reading
Train ticket scam : One arrested in Kandy
2025-01-23
A 37-year-old man has been arrested for selling train tickets at exorbitant prices to foreign tourists. The Police said 21Continue Reading
All Ella train tickets selling in 42 seconds : Scam investigated
2025-01-16
Deputy Minister of Transport Prasanna Gunasena has raised concerns over a large-scale racket related to e-tickets for train services toContinue Reading
Handuneththi goes to CID over fundraising scam
2024-12-24
Minister Sunil Handuneththi has lodged a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) regarding a group impersonating him to solicitContinue Reading