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Sri Lanka to establish new police division to tackle rising cybercrime

Published: 07 Feb 2026 - 04:58 pm | Last Updated: 07 Feb 2026 - 05:00 pm
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Representational file photo.

Xinhua

Colombo: 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.