Sri Lanka Police have warned of a rise in online financial fraud and cybercrime incidents.

Complaints are being reported daily, with scams carried out through platforms such as Telegram and WhatsApp.

Police said offences include bank account hacking, identity theft and fraudulent websites targeting personal data.

The public has been advised not to share personal or banking details and to avoid suspicious links and online schemes.

Investigations are being carried out by the Computer Crime Investigation Division (CCID), with instructions issued to take legal action against offenders.