Fake dating apps used to steal banking details, police warn
Police warn scammers on Facebook, WhatsApp and Telegram are tricking people into installing malicious APK files that steal online banking logins.
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Dating app scams are draining bank accounts, police warn
Police say scammers on dating apps are persuading victims to install malicious software that can steal online banking details.
Magistrate refers IGP to Court of Appeal for contempt
Gampaha Magistrate Bandula Gunaratne sent a file to the Court of Appeal President to start contempt proceedings against IGP Priyantha Weerasooriya.
Police warn of AI deepfake scams copying relatives’ voices and faces
Sri Lanka Police have warned the public that fraudsters are using AI-made fake videos and voice clips of relatives to steal money…
Kassapa Thero assault claim: CCD records monk’s statement
The Colombo Crimes Division recorded a four-hour statement from Ulapane Sumangala Thero over claims police assaulted Balangoda Kassapa Thero in Colombo.
Police deny assaulting monks at Viharamahadevi Park protest
Police say no complaint has been received over claims that monks were assaulted at a Colombo protest seeking Gnanasara Thero's release.
Online police clearance system restored after breakdown
The Sri Lanka Police Media Division said the online system for Police Clearance Certificates is working again after a technical failure.
Police hunt private bus crew after Anuradhapura assault
Police in Anuradhapura are searching for a private bus driver and conductor accused of assaulting an SLTB bus driver and conductor on…
Police warn of cash exchange scam at ATMs and deposit machines
Police have warned the public about fraudsters who approach people at ATMs and cash deposit machines and ask them to exchange cash.
Police reject claim of attack on protest march supporter
Police say a helmet assault in the Weeragula area on Wednesday followed a traffic dispute and was unrelated to the march seeking…