Posted by ONLANKA Newsroom on April 26, 2026 – 5:42 pm
The Prison Investigation Division (CID) has recorded statements from seven officers over the alleged theft of about USD 2.5 million from the Division of Exterior Sources pc system.
Police stated the statements had been obtained from officers representing the Public Debt Administration Workplace below the Ministry of Finance and the Division of Exterior Sources.
Computer systems utilized by the officers have additionally been taken into CID custody for additional forensic evaluation.
Investigators are actually searching for specialised help from the Sri Lanka Pc Emergency Readiness Staff (Sri Lanka CERT) to proceed the probe.
In the meantime, the Australian Federal Police (AFP) has agreed to help the investigation.
Police stated this cooperation is being carried out below a Memorandum of Understanding signed with the AFP final 12 months.
Information required for the investigation is already being exchanged with Australian authorities to assist observe the cybercriminals and get better the stolen funds.
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