The Criminal Investigation Department’s (CID) Financial Crimes Investigation Unit is seeking public assistance to apprehend a 58-year-old suspect wanted in connection with an ongoing financial fraud investigation involving the Matara District Cooperative Bank Union and the Matara Multi Purpose Cooperative Society. A warrant for his arrest has been issued by the Matara Magistrate’s Court, but he has fled the area.

The wanted individual has been identified as Chandana Sirisena Pilana Godakanda, holding National Identity Card number 683140627V, with a registered address at No. 57/5, Sri Saranankara Road, Weliwatta, Galle.

The police have urged anyone with relevant information regarding his whereabouts to contact the Officer-in-Charge of the Financial Crimes Investigation Unit at 071-8594910 or the division’s main office at 011-2444172. (Newswire)