Investigation is Sri Lanka’s, Australia will consider further assistance if asked: HC

Colombo, April 28 (Daily Mirror) - In response to a question about the ongoing investigation into the US 2.5 million cyber heist, Australian High Commissioner Matthew Duckworth said it is Sri Lanka’s investigation and Australia would consider any request for further assistance if requested.

Cyber Criminals stole US$2.5 million after breaching the computer system of the Finance Ministry. It was a payment due for Australia. The Australian Federal Police (AFP) is currently assisting in the investigation.

Asked whether an AFP delegation would come here, the High Commissioner said Australia is already assisting.

“We are already assisting, as I have said, but we respect that it is Sri Lanka’s investigation. The Sri Lankan authorities will determine what additional support they require. We would of course consider any requests for further assistance in due course,” he said.