🚨 SEC Files CID Complaint Against Unlicensed "Blue Ocean Securities" & BOMate App

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) has escalated enforcement actions against Blue Ocean Securities Ltd and its mobile application, BOMate, labeling them as unlicensed investment entities. • Regulatory Action: The SEC and the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) have filed formal complaints with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to initiate criminal investigations. • Public Alert: Investors are strictly urged not to deposit funds into any bank accounts associated with this entity. The SEC confirmed it has handed over all public complaints and linked bank details to the CID. • Impersonation Warning: Individuals identified as "Rohan Dias" (claiming to be Chief Analyst) and "Natasha Perera" (Assistant) are unauthorized. The SEC warned that these names are being used to mislead the public. • Status: The entity is not licensed to function as a market intermediary in the financial services sector. This follows a preliminary scam warning issued by the regulator on 25 November 2025. Investors are advised to exercise extreme caution and verify the licensing status of any stockbroking or investment firm via the official SEC website. 📈