A Sri Lankan man has been arrested by the Special Investigation Unit of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) for allegedly defrauding job seekers of Rs. 14.9 million by promising them employment opportunities in Canada.
The suspect a Sri Lankan-born Canadian citizen, had used his permanent residency status in Canada to convince victims that he could secure them jobs overseas.
At least ten individuals have filed complaints against him with the Bureau, claiming they had paid large sums of money for employment that never materialized. Following these complaints, the SLBFE obtained a court order imposing a travel ban on the suspect.
He was later arrested after undercover officers lured him to the Bureau, claiming they could help lift the travel ban. During questioning, officers confirmed that the suspect had collected money without holding a valid license for foreign job placements.
The suspect is expected to be produced before court under charges of fraud and operating without a valid recruitment license. (Newswire)
