An Indian-born naturalised Sri Lankan citizen was arrested by the Kilinochchi Division Special Crime Investigation Unit in connection with a financial fraud involving Rs. 4,990,000.
Police said the 32‑year‑old suspect, originally an Indian national and resident of Kilinochchi, was taken into custody following a complaint that he defrauded a local by promising overseas employment.
The arrest was made at noon yesterday (16) after investigations launched by the Special Crime Investigation Unit.
According to the complaint lodged at the Kilinochchi Police Station, the suspect allegedly collected nearly five million rupees under false pretenses of securing foreign employment opportunities.
Further investigations into the financial fraud are being carried out by the Kilinochchi Division Special Crime Investigation Unit. (Newswire)
