Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- Sri Lanka Police has officially inaugurated the Proceeds of Crime Investigation Division (PCID), today (20).

The unit, located in the old Police Headquarters building, was inaugurated under the patronage of Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala.

This new division has been established for investigative purposes in accordance with the provisions of the Proceeds of Crime Act No. 05 of 2025.

Accordingly, the PCID will investigate the illegal acquisition of funds, property and assets.

A Deputy Director General has also been appointed to head the new division, which has been established under the leadership of a Director General.

Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police (SDIG) Asanka Karawita has been appointed Di...