Central Bank sues pyramid schemers

20 March 2023 05:41 pm Views - 3196

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has requested the Attorney General to file criminal cases against three prohibited pyramid schemes as those schemes are acting contrary to the Section 83C of the Banking Act.

Accordingly, the criminal cases will be filed against 'Fast3cycle International Pvt. Ltd.," 'Sport Chain App, Sport Chain ZS Society Sri Lanka," and 'Onmax DT'.

It is reported that the Central Bank has conducted a special investigation regarding the complaints received against the three prohibited schemes.

Accordingly, the Central Bank issued a statement saying that it has been determined that the above three institutions and their directors, promoters, and founders have acted contrary to Section 83C of the Banking Act.

The CBSL has announced the related decision through a special newspaper advertisement. (Chaturanga Pradeep Samarawickrama)