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The measure follows an extensive investigation conducted by the central bank into suspicious institutional activities. Findings from the probe determined that the 27 named entities were directly engaged in the operation, management, and promotion of banned pyramid schemes.
Key Developments
- An extensive investigation by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka uncovered 27 institutions operating prohibited financial schemes.
- The relevant entities were found to be directly running, participating in, and actively promoting pyramid operations.
- The full roster of named entities has been made publicly accessible to enhance citizen awareness.
To ensure widespread public awareness and caution individuals against engaging with unauthorized operations, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka has made the complete list of the 27 institutions available directly on its official website.