Sri Lanka Customs announced its plan to publicly disclose the identities of individuals and organisations found guilty of violating Customs regulations and engaging in tax fraud and evasion.
Accordingly, the names of these offenders will be published on the official website of Sri Lanka Customs, as a part of the broader initiative to curb Customs-related financial misconduct and ensure accurate tax collection.
This proactive measure is designed to deter deliberate tax evasion, promote responsible conduct among importers and exporters, and safeguard state revenue. By discouraging unlawful cross-border trade practices, Customs aims to reduce the smuggling of goods and reinforce compliance with import-export laws.
All disclosures will follow thorough investigations conducted under the Customs Ordinance and will only be made after a formal inquiry verifies the offence.
Sri Lanka Customs has also established a dedicated unit to combat money laundering and terrorism financing, under the guidance of the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of the Central Bank. This specialised unit will investigate suspicious entities linked to Customs violations and refer credible cases to the FIU and the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for further action.
The initiative is to be launched 2025 June, with updates and offender details accessible to the public via the official website of the Sri Lanka Customs www.customs.gov.lk.
