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Sri Lanka to establish new police division to tackle rising cybercrime

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08/02/2026

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08/02/2026

Sri Lanka to establish new police division to tackle rising cybercrime

COLOMBO, Feb 8, (Xinhua): The Sri Lankan government has decided to establish a new police division dedicated to combating cybercrime, a senior minister said on Friday, as authorities respond to a rise in online offenses

. Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Ananda Wijepala said between 23 and 25 cybercrime cases are reported daily, a significant number for a country like Sri Lanka.

He said the police department is stepping up its equipment with improved technology, knowledge, and resources to strengthen investigations and resolve cybercrime more effectively.