Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Finance has confirmed that cyber hackers had breached the computer system of the External Resources Department of the Ministry.
In a statement, the Ministry says they have already lodged complaints with law enforcement agencies and relevant institutions regarding the theft.
The statement notes that the matter relates to a foreign currency payment made in January 2026 and that it had informed the Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team and the Computer Crime Investigation Division of the Sri Lanka Police.
Following investigations, complaints were also lodged with the Criminal Investigation Department and the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.
A preliminary internal inquiry has also been conducted, with necessary action taken and disciplinary proceedings initiated against several officials, the statement added.
The Ministry said it will continue to extend necessary cooperation and has already provided the required information to support the investigations that are being conducted by the relevant law enforcement agencies.
The statement notes that updates regarding this matter will be provided at an appropriate time in the future, so as not to disrupt ongoing investigations.
In accordance with the existing agreements between Sri Lanka and foreign jurisdictions, necessary future arrangements will be made regarding this matter, the statement further notes.
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