Sri Lanka Launches Probe After Hackers Steal $2.5 Million in Debt Payment
Summary
Sri Lanka investigates a cyberattack that resulted in hackers stealing $2.5 million from a debt payment intended for Australia, with officials suspending senior staff and seeking international assistance.
Key Points
- Sri Lanka's Ministry of Finance experienced a cyberattack resulting in the theft of approximately $2.5 million.
- The stolen funds were meant as a bilateral debt repayment to Australia scheduled for September 2025.
- Four senior officials from the Public Debt Management Office have been suspended following the incident.
- Authorities are investigating the cause, with suspicions of email payment instruction manipulation and cooperation from Australian officials.
