Pakistan, April 23 -- Cybercriminals breached the Ministry of Finance Sri Lanka system and stole around $2.5 million, marking one of the largest digital thefts targeting a state institution in the country. Officials confirmed the incident as investigations continue into how hackers accessed sensitive financial systems.

Authorities said the stolen funds were originally intended for debt repayment to Australia, highlighting the seriousness of the breach amid ongoing financial recovery efforts. The attack comes as Sri Lanka continues to rebuild its economy after the severe financial crisis of 2022.

Finance officials revealed that the cyberattack targeted systems within the Public Debt Management Office, which handles international payments...