The COPF is scheduled to convene today under the chairmanship of MP Dr. Harsha de Silva. The session is expected to focus on an alleged misplacement of USD 2.5 million from Treasury accounts, reportedly linked to a suspected cyberattack targeting a computer system within the Ministry of Finance.
According to initial reports, the funds may have been diverted following a breach by unidentified hackers, raising serious concerns about the integrity of government financial systems and cybersecurity protocols. Authorities have yet to confirm the full details of the incident, including whether the funds were recovered or the exact method used in the alleged breach.
Dr. Suriyapperuma is expected to provide clarification on the sequence of events, the safeguards that were in place at the time, and the steps being taken to prevent similar occurrences in the future. The inquiry is also likely to examine accountability and institutional readiness in handling digital threats to public finance.
The outcome of today’s COPF meeting could have broader implications for financial governance and cybersecurity reforms within state institutions.
