🚨 Police Warn Foreigners of Counterfeit Currency Scams

Sri Lanka Police have issued an advisory urging foreign nationals to exercise caution when exchanging currency, warning against the risks of financial fraud. • Security Risk: Transactions conducted through unauthorized individuals or services expose tourists to counterfeit currency scams and significant financial losses. • Official Directive: Police Media Spokesperson ASP F.U. Wootler stated that visitors must exclusively use government-approved money exchange centers or licensed banking institutions. • National Context: The directive aims to protect foreign visitors from financial fraud while ensuring strict compliance with Sri Lanka's national foreign exchange regulations. Authorized channels provide a secure, regulated, and legal framework for all transactions.