SriLankan Airlines has reported a significant fraud case involving its Indian employees at the Chennai office, accusing them of misappropriating ₹22 million (approximately $265,000 USD). The airline stated that the fraud was executed by altering invoices, payment details, and signatures, although it did not specify the duration over which these actions took place. The airline has reached out to Indian law enforcement for assistance in the ongoing investigations aimed at recovering the misappropriated funds. Additionally, SriLankan Airlines highlighted a separate incident involving an erroneous payment made to a service provider in the United Arab Emirates, which was attributed to a compromised email account. This incident underscores the vulnerabilities in financial processes and the importance of stringent controls to prevent such fraudulent activities. The airline is taking these allegations seriously and is committed to ensuring accountability and transparency within its operations.