Public warned over crypto scams falsely featuring PM and other prominent figures
- CNL Reporter
- March 12, 2025
- Political
- Cryptocurrency
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The Prime Minister’s Office today strongly condemned the fraudulent cryptocurrency scam advertisements currently being promoted on social media platforms including Facebook and Instagram, falsely featuring PM. Harini Amarasuriya and other prominent Sri Lankan figures.
The statement further added that these deceptive ads, operated by foreign entities, aim to mislead the public and exploit the trust associated with well-known personalities.
It is also mentioned that attention has been drawn these scam campaigns, originating from fraudulent accounts based in Lithuania, are actively targeting Facebook users in Sri Lanka.
Similar ads have recently featured Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath, Minister of Science and Technology MP Chrishantha Abeysena, and well-known journalists Amantha Perera and Sunanda Deshapriya, as well as other Sri Lankan public figures in previous instances, the Prime Minister’s Office said.
