The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has requested the public to buy, sell and exchange foreign currency in the country only through authorized dealers and money changers appointed by the Central Bank.
The Central Bank said in terms of the provisions of the Foreign Exchange Act, No.12 of 2017, engaging in foreign currency transactions without permission of CBSL by any person, institution or any other entity is an unlawful activity.
Therefore, the Central Bank statement said if it is noted that any person, institution or any other entity is engaged in unauthorized foreign exchange dealings, the public is requested to inform the Foreign Exchange Department of the Central Bank.
