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Sitting of Thursday, 21 May 2026

10th Parliament· 21 debates· 196 speeches· 66 speakers

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  6. 6 Oral question Oral Question Q.1013/2025: Financial Cybercrime Details 6 speeches
    • The Hon. Rajeevan Jeyachandramoorthy JJB

      AI summary Rajeevan Jeyachandramoorthy submitted Question No. 1013/2025 to the Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs seeking detailed, province- and year-wise information on financial cybercrime cases, including those pending in courts, under investigation, subject to legal action, and resolved. He also asked about average investigation and prosecution timelines, the establishment of dedicated provincial cybercrime units, and the Government’s position and actions on using advanced technologies such as AI-based fraud detection, including collaboration with financial institutions.

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    • The Hon. Ananda Wijepala - Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB

      AI summary The Minister answered a question on financial cybercrime, stating that police statistics up to 30 April 2026 show significant growth in such offences, with detailed figures to be made available. He said investigation timelines depend on the nature of complaints and the time needed to obtain technical data, and noted that CID Computer Crime Investigation Sub-Units operate in seven provinces, with Uva and Sabaragamuwa planned. He outlined current and planned measures, including use of technical tools, a study on AI adoption, public awareness on online scams, the Cyber Security Strategy 2026–2029, updated security standards, and training for judiciary and police officers on digital forensics and electronic evidence.

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    • The Hon. Rajeevan Jeyachandramoorthy JJB

      AI summary Hon. Rajeevan Jeyachandramoorthy raised concerns about increasing digital banking fraud, unauthorized data breaches, and delays in responding to public complaints of funds being siphoned through banks and other institutions. He asked whether real-time intelligence-sharing mechanisms exist or will be established among the CID’s Computer Crime Division, Sri Lanka CERT, and the Central Bank’s Financial Intelligence Unit to enable immediate freezing of stolen or fraudulently transferred funds.

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    • The Hon. Ananda Wijepala - Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB

      AI summary Minister Ananda Wijepala stated that cybercrime complaints are increasing and outlined steps being taken to strengthen investigations, including provincial sub-units and new units for Uva and Sabaragamuwa. He said coordination is being developed among the Central Bank’s Financial Intelligence Unit, Sri Lanka CERT and the Digital Economy Ministry toward an integrated programme, with the Police and the Ministry of Public Security focusing on rapid response and inter-agency coordination.

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    • The Hon. Rajeevan Jeyachandramoorthy JJB

      AI summary Rajeevan Jeyachandramoorthy asked whether the Computer Crime Act, No. 24 of 2007, and the Payment Devices Frauds Act, No. 30 of 2006, remain adequate for addressing modern digital fraud, including AI-driven schemes, crypto scams, and international phishing networks targeting Sri Lankan bank customers. He sought clarification on whether the Government would review these laws and introduce updated legislation.

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    • The Hon. Ananda Wijepala - Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB

      AI summary The Minister stated that the Government is considering legal reforms relating to computer and related crimes in coordination with the Ministry of Justice. He said the Member’s proposals are being studied and the necessary assessments are underway.

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