State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya inaugurated the unit, which is operated by SLC’s Internal Affairs Division.

The move comes as the private sector has intensified calls for the full digitisation of SLC operations, citing vulnerabilities in manual processes that expose them to corruption by some SLC officers, thereby affecting the business environment.

The IMF’s Governance Diagnostic Assessment report also highlighted a culture of corruption within the SLC.Siyambalapitiya defended the SLC, stating that the new unit would enhance the relationship between the public and the SLC. He acknowledged that SLC has been tasked with a unique role for the country, which naturally attracts both praise and criticism.