The Police Media Division has issued a revised statement correcting a telephone number mistakenly included in its April 23 release on a fraudulent mobile application scam linked to SriLankan Airlines.
The earlier release (D/Media/Out/649/2026) had listed 011‑7771979 among numbers linked to fraudsters posing as “Sri Lankan Airline” via WhatsApp and directing users to install a malicious app named SriLankan.apk.
SriLankan Airlines Limited has since clarified that 011‑7771979 is its official, lawful contact number, and requested its removal from the release.
Following this request by the airline’s Chief Executive Officer, the Police Media Division re‑issued the advisory, warning the public of the ongoing scam while excluding the legitimate number.
Investigations have revealed that fraudsters use three fake websites, srilankan[.]wuozgo[.]cc, srilankan[.]vaco[.]cc, and srilankan[.]krgo[.]cc, to distribute the SriLankan.apk app, identified as a banking Trojan. Once installed, the app enables remote access to mobile devices, exposing sensitive personal data and allowing unauthorized transactions.
The scam involves obtaining One‑Time Passwords (OTPs), bank account details, and biometric authentication data to illegally transfer funds. The following numbers are linked to the fraudulent operation:
- 077‑4558361
- 074‑1142208
- 077‑5791209
- 074‑3268200
Police caution that individuals and groups continue to exploit the public with such schemes, often luring victims with promises of instant financial gain. The public is strongly urged to remain vigilant and avoid falling prey to these deceptive practices.
