Financial fraud : Thilini Priyamali found to have allegedly defrauded Rs. 1.28B

October 27, 2022 at 4:54 PM

Investigations into the financial fraud pertaining to businesswoman Thilini Priyamali have revealed that she had allegedly defrauded Rs. 1.28 billion, Police spokesman SSP Nihal Thalduwa said. 

According to Hiru News, Speaking to the media today (27), SSP Thalduwa said the Police suspect that frauds under investigation may be in excess of Rs 1.28 billion in value.

He further said that the information had come to light following investigations conducted into the complaints filed against Thilini Priyamali.

SSP Thalduwa said a total of 12 complaints have been received and investigations are underway into the said complaints against the businesswoman. 

Priyamali was arrested in early October for financially defrauding several businessmen, politicians, and civil, religious, and political leaders.

The Criminal Investigation Department also arrested Isuru Bandara, the alleged business partner of Thilini Priyamali.

Both Priyamali and Bandara have been remanded by the Fort Magistrate’s Court over the said financial fraud. (NewsWire)