COLOMBO (News 1st); The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today (6) granted permission for the Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Response Team (Sri Lanka CERT) to carry out an on-site inspection at the Department of Posts as part of an ongoing investigation into a disputed foreign currency transaction.The ...

COLOMBO (News 1st); Police say that 628 foreigners have been arrested for illegal activities so far, this year.Police Media Spokesperson, Assistant Superintendent of Police F. U. Wootler, stated at a press conference held yesterday that those arrested include individuals from China, India, Vietnam, ...

COLOMBO (News 1st); Thirty-seven Chinese nationals arrested for cybercrime-related activities were deported from Sri Lanka last night (4) after being found in violation of immigration laws, raising fresh concerns over the possible infiltration of foreign cybercrime syndicates into the country.Airpor...

COLOMBO (News 1st); The government today responded to allegations surrounding the theft of USD 2.5 million by cybercriminals during the weekly Cabinet decision briefing.Responding to a question on claims that the Secretary to the Ministry of Finance holds dual citizenship, Cabinet Spokesperson Minis...

COLOMBO (News 1st); One hundred and twenty foreign nationals arrested in the Rajagiriya Meda Welikada Road area have been remanded until Wednesday (6) by court order.The individuals were taken into custody on suspicion of violating immigration and emigration laws and for alleged involvement in cyber...