Sri Lanka moves to strengthen fight against money laundering and terror financing

The Constitutional Council today (February 03) unanimously approved the appointment of Senior Deputy Auditor General L.S.P. Jayaratne as the new Auditor General of Sri Lanka.

Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) visited the Colombo Central Bus Terminal yesterday (February 02) to review ongoing renovation work aimed at improving facilities for commuters and staff.

Sri Lankan actor Hemal Ranasinghe was taken into police custody after surrendering to the Wellawatte Police this morning (February 3) over an alleged assault reported at Havelock City in Wellawatta.

Sri Lanka Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya announced profit-sharing incentives for 22,000 MILCO dairy farmers and launched farm and family insurance, highlighting the Government’s commitment to an inclusive, people-focused economy.

Shiranthi Rajapaksa, the wife of former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa, arrived at the Financial Crime Investigation Division (FCID) this morning (February 3) to record a statement regarding alleged financial irregularities linked to the Siriliya funds.

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser and Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) this morning (February 3) to provide a statement.

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) questioned former minister Prasanna Ranatunga yesterday (February 2) in connection with an investigation into Kehelbaddara Padme, a powerful underworld figure who was arrested in Indonesia and brought to Sri Lanka in 2025.

U.D.M. Seneviratne Bandara Rambukwella, a cousin of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, has been arrested by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).

The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court has ordered the arrest of Shamindra Rajapaksa, son of former Speaker Chamal Rajapaksa, in connection with the SriLankan Airlines Airbus aircraft corruption case.

Suspended Parliament official G.K.A. Chaminda Kumara Kularatne has arrived at the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) to file a complaint against Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne.

Chinthaka Hewapathirana of the National People’s Power (NPP) was elected today (February 2) as the new Chairman of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha with 22 votes in favour and 21 against.

Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunnetti yesterday (February 1) inspected the Kotikambokka vein quartz deposit in Monaragala, a major natural resource estimated to contain 3.1 billion metric tons of quartz.

A Police Inspector and a Police Constable have been arrested after a pistol and a magazine with 10 rounds of ammunition were found to be missing from the Matugama Police Station.

Sri Lanka has issued an extraordinary gazette notification allowing women to work at night as sanitary workers and food service attendants.

The Government of India has proposed ₹4 billion in grants and loans to Sri Lanka through its 2026–2027 Budget.