Cargills Bank PLC

Cargills Bank PLC, also known as Cargills Bank, is headquartered in Sri Lanka. As a commercial bank, it provides financial services to individuals, businesses, and other entities operating in the country. Its core activities include accepting deposits, extending credit, and facilitating payments and transfers. The bank serves the Sri Lankan market, catering to retail, small‑medium enterprise, and corporate customers. It operates under the regulatory framework of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. The institution is part of the broader Cargills Group, which has diversified interests in retail and agribusiness.

On 1 March 2025, Cargills Bank detected a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized access to a peripheral system within its IT infrastructure. Upon discovery, the bank immediately isolated the affected components to prevent further spread. It engaged top‑tier cybersecurity experts to investigate the scope of the breach and to mitigate any potential impact. The bank also fortified its overall security posture while the investigation was underway. Cargills Bank reported that its core banking operations continued without disruption throughout the event. After completing the response actions, the bank stated that it had successfully countered the attack and safeguarded customer and institutional interests.