Two men have been arrested in connection with an online investment scam that allegedly defrauded a woman of more than Rs. 6 million, Police said.
The Criminal Investigation Department’s Computer Crimes Investigation Unit of the North Western Province launched an investigation following a complaint that the victim had been misled into believing she could earn money through an online business venture.
Investigators said Rs. 6,105,600 had been transferred to a bank account held in the name of one of the suspects. Of that amount, Rs. 1,500,000 was allegedly withdrawn fraudulently and distributed to other parties as part of the scheme.
Police on Feb. 10 arrested a 30-year-old suspect from Colombo 02 and a 38-year-old suspect from Kuliyapitiya in connection with the fraud.
Further investigations are being conducted. (Newswire)