Actor & accomplices arrested over foreign employment racket

November 7, 2023 at 11:10 AM

A supporting actor in several popular local TV dramas and films is among three persons arrested over a foreign employment racket in Sri Lanka, it was reported. 

According to Daily News, the suspects had obtained money between Rs. 500,000 to Rs. 2 million from the public promising overseas employment in Italy.

The suspects were arrested on Monday (Nov 06) by officers of the Panadura Walana Police Anti-Corruption Task Force.

Preliminary investigations have revealed that the supporting actor is reported to have worked at several media organizations and owned media Identity cards issued by the said organizations. 

He is reported to have defrauded the public by displaying fake Italian visas and air tickets that had been created on the computer. 

Investigations have also revealed that the supporting actor had acted as the head of the employment agency, while the other two had operated as his accomplices. 

Further investigations are being conducted by the Police. (NewsWire)