According to press reports, Sri Lanka has reportedly enacted the Import and Export Control Regulation No.

TITLE: Sri Lanka Tightens Import and Export Controls After Uncovering USD 85 Million in Fake Payments
CATEGORY: Customs Regulations
COUNTRY/REGION: Sri Lanka

According to press reports, Sri Lanka has reportedly enacted the Import and Export Control Regulation No. 06 of 2026, following the discovery of USD 85 million in fictitious payments. The regulation would require commercial banks to assign a unique identifier to each foreign trade transaction, aiming to prevent capital flight and money laundering. As of this publication, no official instrument has been located in the government gazette or in statements from competent authorities, so this information should be treated as a preliminary alert.