📈 Sri Lankan Expertise and AI Tech Featured at Cambridge Launch of Economic Crime Index

The Economic Crime & Geopolitics Index (ECGI) was introduced at Jesus College, University of Cambridge, during the 43rd Cambridge International Symposium on Economic Crime. Panel discussions were chaired by Sri Lankan expert Asanga Abeyagoonasekera. • Key Regional Highlights & Drivers • High-profile cases emphasize that economic crime threatens national security, governance, and public trust. • Focuses on regional risks, including Sri Lanka's alleged US$ 1 Bn illegal outward-transfer scheme and ongoing corruption probes into SriLankan Airlines. • Integrates AML/CFT exposure, civic trust, corruption depth, and geopolitical foreign influence. • Technological & Framework Innovations • Conscience IQ: Measures human factors such as corruption tolerance, reporting fear, and institutional fatigue. • Mithra Technology: Provides an evidence layer featuring tokenized documents, chain of custody, and verifiable data lineage. • Shifts from standard perception tables to dynamic risk foresight and proactive scenario testing. • Scope & Expansion • Initial focus covers South Asia and ASEAN regions, with plans for global expansion alongside international researchers and policymakers.