The Criminal Investigation Department and Sri Lanka Customs are investigating alleged smuggling operations involving duties.
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Updated Aug 31
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What happened
The Criminal Investigation Department and Sri Lanka Customs are investigating alleged smuggling operations involving duties.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Bribery demands compromised port state control inspections at Colombo Port Operations.Sub-event
- Follow-up raids are underway in Batticaloa District regarding an illicit liquor market, which is also tied to tax stamp printing contracts in Chennai.Sub-event
- Allegations surfaced regarding unexplained $1 billion in overseas transfers since 2023, tied to the operational procedures of Sri Lanka Customs.Sub-event
CID and Customs launch investigation into alleged smuggling operations.1 source
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The entities involved
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Criminal Investigation Department
police investigation department
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Sri Lanka Customs
law enforcement and authority agency of Sri Lanka
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- Customs revenue was discussed during an IMF review, coinciding with Rahman's accusations of an extortion racket and parliamentary scrutiny.
- Sri Lanka Customs manages the country's import/export sector and is seeking greater cooperation from ACFA.
- Sri Lanka Customs signed new regulations for customs oversight on June 1, 2026.