A new Computer Crime Investigation Sub-Unit for the Northern Province

A programme of establishing Computer Crime Investigation Sub-Units at the provincial level is being implemented as per the instructions of the Acting Inspector General of Police, Attorney-at-Law Priyantha Weerasooriya, with the aim of providing efficient services to the public by expediting the investigation on computer crimes and crimes committed through social media. 

Accordingly, a Computer Crime Investigation Sub-Unit at the Jaffna Police Station was declared open to the public in the Northern Province on 25.04.2025 under the patronage of the Acting Inspector General of Police, and the following functions are expected to be performed through this Northern Provincial Sub-Unit.

 Investigations related to sexual harassment on social media.

Investigations related to financial frauds done through social media.

Investigations related to offences under the Computer Crime Act.

Removal of fake Facebook accounts and questionable posts published on social media and recovery of hacked accounts.

Providing necessary technical assistance to regional police stations for investigations.

Under this programme, Computer Crime Investigation Sub-Units have already been established covering the Southern Province, Central Province, North Western Province, North Central Province and Eastern Province.