INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
media platforms including Facebook and Instagram, falsely featuring PM Dr
Harini Amarasuriya and other prominent Sri Lankan figures.The statement further added that these deceptive ads, operated by foreign
entities, aim to mislead the public and exploit the trust associated with well-known personalities.It is also mentioned that attention has
been drawn these scam campaigns, originating from fraudulent accounts based in Lithuania, are actively targeting Facebook users in Sri
Lanka.Similar ads have recently featured Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath, Minister of Science and Technology MP Chrishantha Abeysena, and
well-known journalists Amantha Perera and Sunanda Deshapriya, as well as other Sri Lankan public figures in previous instances, the Prime
exercise extreme caution when encountering online advertisements promoting cryptocurrency investments, particularly those falsely claiming
endorsements from government officials and public figures
No government official or ministry has endorsed any cryptocurrency investment scheme.Additionally, despite reports and removal requests,
variations of these scams continue to appear on social media platforms, highlighting serious concerns about the inability of Facebook to
curb fraudulent advertising effectively
will continue working with relevant authorities to address this growing issue
