Hongkonger tries to sell HK$100 rug on Carousell, gets scammed out of HK$4 million | South China Morning Post
Police say more than 110 cases of scams connected to popular online shopping platform took place over a week-long period in late January.
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Shiranthi Rajapaksa leaves FCID - DailyNews
Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa left the Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) today after recording a statement for nearly five hours.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Annual sports meet 2026 - Royal Kandyan Tennis Club Championship - DailyNews
We are proud to announce that Lahiru Ekanayake won the championship at the Royal Kandyan Tennis Club Annual Finals, held on 31 January 2026 at the University of Peradeniya Tennis Courts.
· jagath
Malaysia police press murder charges after 6 skeletons found in burnt house
The victims, including three young children, were found by a man searching for his estranged family in a remote Johor oil palm plantation
· The Star
Actor Hemal Ranasinghe granted bail - DailyNews
The Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court today (3) ordered the release of popular actor Hemal Ranasinghe on bail.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
‘Not political gift’: sultan’s comment on pardons stirs debate over Najib’s case
The former prime minister claims that a decree has been issued allowing him to serve his reduced prison sentence at home
· Iman Muttaqin Yusof
China executes 4 more members of Myanmar-based scam syndicates | South China Morning Post
Members of the Bai family syndicate were convicted of telecoms fraud, murder and drug trafficking.
Writ petition over Trincomalee Buddha Statue incident dismissed - DailyNews
The Court of Appeal has dismissed a writ petition filed by four monks, including Venerable Balangoda Kassapa Thero, and five others currently in custody over the placement of a Buddha statue at the Sri Sambodhi Temple on the Trincomalee coast.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Actor Hemal Ranasinghe arrested - DailyNews
Actor Hemal Ranasinghe was arrested after surrendering to the Wellawatte police, police said.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Shiranthi Rajapaksa arrives at FCID - DailyNews
Shiranthi Rajapaksa, the wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, has arrived at the Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) a short while ago.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Keheliya's cousin arrested for money laundering - DailyNews
In a significant development today (3), Bandara Rambukwella, a cousin of former Cabinet Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, was taken into custody by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Hongkonger scammed out of HK$4 million trying to sell HK$100 rug on Carousell
Police say the scammer promised to return the money, but the victim received nothing
· Harvey Kong
Police launch Islandwide green initiative to plant 16,000 trees - DailyNews
In a significant move toward sustainable environmental management, the Sri Lanka Police officially launched a nationwide tree-planting initiative yesterday at the Police Field Force Headquarters in Thimbirigasyaya.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Inside an abandoned Cambodian scam centre seized by Thai troops
Fake law enforcement uniforms from nations including China and Singapore were found alongside mock police sets used to intimidate victims
· Associated Press
Marcos impeachment cases undergo House substance test
MANILA, Philippines – The House justice committee resumed its proceedings on Tuesday, February 3, to determine whether the impeachment complaints against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. are sufficient in substance.
· Dwight de Leon
Court orders arrest of Samindra Rajapaksa - DailyNews
Fort Magistrate Isuru Nettikumara yesterday (02) ordered the arrest and production of Samindra Rajapaksa, the youngest son of former Minister Chamal Rajapaksa, in connection with an investigation into an alleged US$ 2 million fraud involving the acquisition of a new fleet of wide-body aircraft for SriLankan Airlines.
· damith
Ganuka, Saha and Annaya shine at ITF J30 Colombo - DailyNews
Sri Lanka’s Ganuka Fernando, Saha Kapilasena and Annaya Norbert produced impressive first-round victories at the ITF J30 Colombo Sri Lanka Week 2, held at the Sri Lanka Tennis Association (SLTA) courts in Colombo yesterday.
· damith
Two cops held for missing pistol, ammo - DailyNews
Two Police officers attached to the Mathugama Police Station have been arrested in connection with the disappearance of a pistol and a magazine containing 10 rounds of live ammunition from the police station.
· damith
Thambithurai Muthukumarasamy’s journey from Jaffna student activism to global human rights advocacy - DailyNews
Muthukumarasamy, who was 17 when he, along with other Jaffna University students,was arrested for joining the Tamil struggle and eventually became a global campaigner of human rights, died in Washington DC on January 19.
· damith
Triple success for Yuhansa at YETI-SSC Open - DailyNews
Yuhansa Peiris of Bishop’s College produced a fine all-round display to win the Girls’ Under-18 Singles title at the YETI SSC Open Tennis Championships, played at the SSC Tennis Courts in Colombo.
· damith
SLPP will use 'Gamin Gamata' programme to strengthen the party - Namal - DailyNews
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser and MP Namal Rajapaksa has alleged that individuals who spread falsehoods during the so-called ‘good governance’ period are now attempting to use State institutions, including the Courts, the Police and the Attorney General’s Department, to validate those lies us…
· damith
Exposition of Sacred Relics brought from India at Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple - DailyNews
A special traffic management plan with heightened security has been announced by the Sri Lanka Police in view of the exposition of Sacred Relics brought from India which is scheduled to take place from February 05 to 11, 2026 at the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple.
· damith
Warrants out for MP Jagath Manuwarna and ‘Ratta’ - DailyNews
Fort Magistrate Isuru Nettikumara yesterday issued warrants for the arrest of Member of Parliament Jagath Manuwarna and Rathidu Senaratne, popularly known as ‘Ratta’, for failing to appear before the open Court.
· damith
Retired SSP Anura Mapalagama passes away - DailyNews
Anura Mapalagama, a retired Senior Superintendent of Police, a highly skilled Police officer, has passed away.
· damith
Fifa boss sorry for offending British football fans, defends Trump peace prize
Gianni Infantino, who awarded Trump the inaugural Fifa peace prize, had said the Qatar World Cup was special because ‘no Brit was arrested’
· dpa
Russian captain found guilty in fatal North Sea tanker crash
Vladimir Motin, 59, will be sentenced on Thursday for 2025 crash that caused the death of crew member and sparked a massive fire
· Reuters
Chinese man on trial in Munich for raping sedated partner, echoing Pelicot case
The 27-year-old faces trial for drugging, raping, and filming his Chinese girlfriend, and is charged with attempted murder and aggravated rape
· dpa
Norwegian royal scandal deepens as Crown Princess’ son arrested before trial
Marius Borg Hoiby, son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, faces 38 charges including rape, strangulation, knife threats, marijuana trafficking
· Associated Press
Thai police arrest 2 Russian men over ‘heinous’ dismemberment of fellow national
Two Russians have been accused of murdering Mikhail Emelianov after his body parts were found across abandoned land near Pattaya
· Aidan Jones
भारत में घरेलू कामगारों के लिए अलग कानून पर हिचक क्यों?
शोभा कुमारी (बदला हुआ नाम) काम की तलाश में दस साल पहले बिहार के मुजफ्फरपुर से दिल्ली आई थीं. तब से वह अपने पति के साथ शाहबाद डेरी की एक बस्ती में रह रही हैं. पिछले साल जिस घर में शोभा काम करती थीं, वहां के मालिक ने उन पर चोरी का झूठा आरोप लगा दिया. शोभा को अपमानित किया गया और उनके साथ मारपीट भी की गई. पुलिस ने शोभा …
· शिवांगी सक्सेना
Court orders arrest of Shamindra Rajapaksa, son of suspect Chamal Rajapaksa, over MiG deal investigation - DailyNews
The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court has ordered that Shamindra Rajapaksa, son of former Speaker Chamal Rajapaksa, be named as the third suspect in the controversial Airbus deal investigation.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Hong Kong police arrest hundreds in HK$620 million fraud, laundering crackdown
Operations target misuse of bank accounts, romance scams and money laundering through virtual currencies
· Danny Mok
Bangladesh ex-PM Sheikh Hasina sentenced to 10 years in jail in corruption case - DailyNews
A court in Bangladesh on Monday sentenced former prime minister Sheikh Hasina to 10 years in jail and her niece, Tulip Siddiq, who is a British lawmaker, to four years in prison in two cases involving a government township project near the capital.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Laura Fernández é eleita presidente da Costa Rica
A candidata de direita Laura Fernández, de 39 anos, venceu neste domingo (01/02) a eleição presidencial da Costa Rica no primeiro turno, com ampla vantagem, após uma campanha na qual se apresentou como a herdeira política do atual presidente, Rodrigo Chaves, e prometeu uma postura firme contra o crime e a inseguranç…
· Deutsche Welle
Pakistani forces kill 145 fighters in Balochistan after deadly attacks - DailyNews
Pakistani security forces have killed at least 145 fighters in the restive Balochistan province in a manhunt launched after a series of coordinated gun and bomb attacks that left nearly 50 people dead.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
China couple abandon their young children at hotel after dispute, spark heated debate
Police forced to take youngsters into their care after mother and father fail to answer phone calls; anger online as parents get off with warning
· Fran Lu
Arrest warrant issued for Jagath Manuwarna - DailyNews
Colombo Fort Magistrate Isuru Neththikumara issued arrest warrants today (02) against MP Jagath Manuwarna of the NPP and one other individual after they failed to appear in court.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Centrafrique : François Bozizé bientôt devant la justice
Le procès de l'ancien président centrafricain, François Bozizé, est entré dans une phase décisive. La chambre d'instruction de la Cour pénale spéciale a officiellement saisi la Chambre d'assises et celle-ci devrait, sous peu, annoncer une première audience. Alors que celui-ci vit en exil en Guinée-Bissau, en dépit d…
· Jean-Fernand Koena
Japan calls for action on GPS stalking after woman allegedly murdered by ex via device in toy
Pregnant 31-year-old manicurist beaten and stabbed to death in own home; police arrest suspect after viewing surveillance footage
· Fran Lu
House panel declares impeachment complaints vs Marcos sufficient in form
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· Dwight de Leon
Trinco Buddha Statue Incident: Balangoda Kassapa Thero, others remanded until February 9 - DailyNews
Four Buddhist monks, including Venerable Balangoda Kassapa Thero, and six other individuals have been further remanded by the Trincomalee Magistrate’s Court until 9 February 2026 in connection with a dispute over a Buddha statue placed on coastal land.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Man arrested after 20 cats, hamster found dead in Hong Kong flat
Nine other cats, including seven in poor health, rescued and handed over to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
· Leopold Chen
Duterte at the ICC: Key dates to remember
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· Jodesz Gavilan
Two CBP Agents Identified in Alex Pretti Shooting
The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raymundo Gutierrez.
· J. David McSwane
Solve School Development Officers’ issue as promised - Sajith - DailyNews
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa stated that the Government is trying to evade the issue faced by School Development Officers, and assured that the opposition will continue to stand with them until justice is delivered.
· damith
Man arrested over threatening attorneys in Nugegoda - DailyNews
The Mirihana Police has arrested a suspect in connection with an incident that occurred on January 30 in front of the Gangodawila Court Complex, where two attorneys appearing for an accused before the Magistrate’s Court of Nugegoda were allegedly threatened and attacked.
· damith
Pakistan: Dozens killed in ‘coordinated’ Balochistan attacks - DailyNews
At least 33 officers and civilians, as well as 92 militants were killed on Saturday as Baloch separatists carried out ‘coordinated’ attacks in Pakistan’s Southwestern Balochistan Province, officials said.
· damith
Screenwriter of Oscar-nominated Iranian film arrested in Tehran
Mehdi Mahmoudian and others detained after signing a statement calling Iran’s crackdown an ‘organised state crime against humanity’
· Associated Press
CK Hutchison faces limited legal options after Panama voids port rights: experts
Beijing will need to step in if the case is to be brought to an international court in The Hague, legal expert tells SCMP
· Lam Ka-sing
Nearly 1,800 Chinese among thousands held as Cambodian police raid scam compound
Action ‘truly reflects’ that Cambodian government will never loosen crackdowns on online scammers, interior ministry spokesman says
· Dannie Peng