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9 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“The financial fraud of a staggering amount of Rs. 13.2 billion at NDB Bank is without precedent in Sri Lanka.”
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Three independent web search results confirm a massive internal financial fraud at NDB Bank amounting to approximately Rs. 13.2 billion.
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web search NEUTRAL — Financial experts in Sri Lanka have raised serious concerns following reports of a massive financial fraud amounting to approximately Rs. 13,200 million linked to NDB Bank.
https://slguardian.org/rs-13-2-billion-bank-fraud-allegation…
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web search NEUTRAL — Sri Lanka’s financial sector has come under intense scrutiny following revelations of a massive fraud at National Development Bank PLC, with Parliament’s watchdog raising serious concerns about govern…
https://lankanewsweb.net/archives/191774/rs-13-billion-ndb-b…
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web search NEUTRAL — It has now been confirmed that a massive internal financial fraud amounting to LKR 13.2 billion has occurred within the National Development Bank (NDB), and several officers involved have been arreste…
https://english.gossiplankanews.com/2026/04/forensic-audit-o…
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“They have been in receipt of lavish amounts paid to them as emoluments (2025 – Bank Rs. 99 million and Group Rs. 114 million).”
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The provided evidence for this claim is irrelevant; it discusses the 'New Development Bank' (BRICS bank) and unrelated viral content, not the emoluments of NDB Bank Sri Lanka in 2025.
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web search NEUTRAL — The bank aims to contribute to the development plans established nationally through projects that are socially, environmentally and economically sustainable. Taking this into account, the main objecti…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Development_Bank
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web search NEUTRAL — The New Development Bank (NDB) finances projects and innovates tailored solutions to help build a more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable future for the planet.
https://www.ndb.int/
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web search NEUTRAL — The phrase “Yandex Viral” has been attracting interest lately.Extensive User Base. With millions of active users, Yandex’s emerging trends disseminate quickly throughout Russia and the CIS nations, es…
https://mekibau.baby/abg-sma-indo-viral-2026-on-social-media…
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“The Companies Act provides that the standard of care, skill and diligence exercised by a director is that which may be expected of a person possessing knowledge and expertise as him or herself.”
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Evidence confirms that directors in Sri Lanka are bound by the Companies Act No. 7 of 2007, which codifies the duties of care, skill, and diligence (Sections 187-200).
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web search NEUTRAL — Introduction The Board of Directors plays a crucial role in the governance and strategic direction of a company. In Sri Lanka, directors are bound by legal and ethical responsibilities under the Compa…
https://anandasirisena.lk/board-of-directors-in-sri-lanka-ke…
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web search NEUTRAL — Under Sri Lankan law, the general principal applicable is that directors of companies are managers or agents or trustees of the company though they are not, in a strict sense, any of those. In their c…
https://lexag.co/resources/a-directors-duties-under-sri-lank…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Companies Act No. 07 of 2007 made considerable changes to numerous areas of corporate law in Sri Lanka including the codification of the common law duties of directors which are set forth in the S…
http://ir.kdu.ac.lk/handle/345/1364
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“The Fit and Proper Test is a test which determines the suitability of a person to serve as a Board Member of a Financial Institution and indeed of any public listed entity.”
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The search results returned information about gyms and universities (FIT), not the 'Fit and Proper Test' for financial board members.
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https://www.fitclubs.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — FIT, a part of the State University of New York, has been an internationally recognized leader in career education in design, fashion, business, and technology for over 75 years.
https://www.fitnyc.edu/
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“Commercial Banks are licenced by CBSL and so they fall within the regulatory ambit of the CBSL.”
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Wikipedia and DepositLK both confirm that licensed commercial banks in Sri Lanka operate under the rules and licensing of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).
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web search NEUTRAL — Sri Lanka Savings Bank. State Mortgage and Investment Bank. Source: Central Bank, September 2020[2]. Licensed Finance Companies.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_banks_in_Sri_Lanka
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web search NEUTRAL — Bank Headquarters. Regional Offices. Library & Information Center. Centre For Banking Studies. The Economic History Museum of Sri Lanka.
https://www.cbsl.gov.lk/en/authorized-financial-institutions
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web search NEUTRAL — Understanding Licensed Banks in Sri Lanka. Licensed Commercial Banks work under CBSL rules. They accept many kinds of deposits. These banks offer current accounts with cheque books. They also handle f…
https://deposit.lk/licensed-commercial-banks-sri-lanka
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“The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) in 2023 has made provision in Section 9 of the CSE listing rules to deal with matters of corporate governance.”
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While evidence confirms the existence of the Colombo Stock Exchange and its rules, there is no specific mention of 'Section 9' being established or updated in 2023 for corporate governance in the provided snippets.
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web search NEUTRAL — Rules and Directions.Colombo Stock Exchange. Credit Information Bureau. Sri Lanka Accounting and Auditing Standards Monitoring Board.
https://www.cbsl.gov.lk/en/rates-and-indicators/exchange-rat…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Colombo Stock Exchange’s main indices recorded a slight decline on Monday (11). The All Share Price Index (ASPI) fell by 52.26 points to close at 23,011.72, while the S&P SL20 Index declined by 19…
https://bizenglish.adaderana.lk/colombo-stocks-decline-sligh…
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web search NEUTRAL — Corporate governance is a system of rules and practices that determine how...
https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/corporategovernance.asp
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“The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka published a revised version of the Corporate Governance Code in that same year [2023].”
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Multiple sources confirm that the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) issued/published the 'Code of Best Practice on Corporate Governance 2023'.
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web search NEUTRAL — The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) is a professional accountancy body in Sri Lanka. The Institute was established by Act of Parliament, No. 23 of 1959 as the sole organ…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Institute_of_Chartered_Acc…
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web search NEUTRAL — A Guide to Corporate Governance in Small and Medium Enterprises Code of Best Practice on Corporate Governance 2023 Code of Best Practice on Corporate Governance 2017 ...
https://www.casrilanka.com/casl/index.php?option=com_content…
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web search NEUTRAL — The 2023 Code of Best Practice on Corporate Governance, issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka, builds on previous editions to enhance governance practices in response to contem…
https://www.scribd.com/document/837725925/CG-Code-Publicatio…
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“The Banking Act Directions No.5 of 2024 also provide for matters of corporate governance.”
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The search results provided for this claim are about US banks (Bank of America, Wells Fargo) and contain no information regarding Sri Lankan Banking Act Directions No. 5 of 2024.
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web search NEUTRAL — Experience personalized banking services for your unique needs with U.S. Bank - Checking, credit cards, home loans & convenient online banking.
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web search NEUTRAL — Committed to the financial health of our customers and communities. Explore bank accounts, loans, mortgages, investing, credit cards & banking services»
https://www.wellsfargo.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Start by opening a new eligible checking account. Earn more cash back in the category of your choice with the Customized Cash Rewards credit card. Check out this offer for new checking customers. With…
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“The author served as the Deputy General Manager of the Colombo Stock Exchange from 1992 to 2001.”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results to verify the professional history of the author.
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