Two suspects have been arrested for allegedly impersonating an organised criminal and demanding Rs. 1 million in ransom through threatening telephone calls in Unawatuna.
According to police, the suspects allegedly threatened to kill the complainant unless the money was paid.
The Central Crime Investigation Bureau launched an investigation following a complaint and arrested the two suspects on Wednesday.
The suspects, aged 19 and 36, are residents of Unawatuna.
Police investigations revealed that the suspects had allegedly used the identity of an organised criminal operating in the area to intimidate the complainant.
Further investigations are underway. (Newswire)