AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoBanking Fraud Alarm: Sri Lanka’s credibility crisis is widening, with fresh allegations spotlighting major players like Sampath Bank and NDB, including claims of forged loan documentation and internal collusion—raising questions about oversight and controls. Cross-Border Fraud Crackdown: China and Sri Lanka repatriated 125 telecom/online scam suspects, underscoring how regional networks keep shifting bases. Human Rights Record: A new HRDAG/ITJP dataset puts IPKF-era killings and disappearances in Sri Lanka at 10,427, reigniting calls for identity recovery and accountability. Digital Policy Watch: VAT reform is moving toward a possible July 1, 2026 start, with Ernst & Young flagging likely impacts on banks, retailers, and foreign digital services. Health & Infrastructure: Sri Lanka says 20% of people live with non-communicable diseases, while 16 new cath labs are planned this year. Tech & Identity: MOSIP partner Neurotechnology is now a certified system integrator, pushing compliant digital ID deployments.
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