Sri Lanka Customs has announced plans to publicly disclose the names of individuals and institutions found guilty of violating customs laws.
The names will be published on the official website of Sri Lanka Customs as part of a broader effort to combat tax evasion, enforce trade regulations, and ensure proper government revenue collection.
According to Seevali Arukgoda, Media Spokesperson and Additional Director General of Customs, the initiative aims to deter fraudulent activities while encouraging voluntary compliance among importers and exporters.
By making this information publicly accessible, Customs hopes to reward honest taxpayers and discourage customs-related fraud.
Only those found guilty after thorough investigations conducted under the Customs Ordinance will be named, with all cases handled in accordance with due legal processes to ensure fairness and accountability.
Additionally, Sri Lanka Customs has set up a Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Unit, under the guidance of the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of the Central Bank.
This unit will focus on customs violations linked to financial crimes or national security threats. Relevant cases will also be referred to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and the FIU for further action.
The initiative will take effect in June 2025, and the list of offenders will be available at www.customs.gov.lk.
