Sri Lanka Police say a 22‑year‑old resident of Minuwangoda has been arrested in connection with a financial fraud involving a fake website created to resemble the official site of a private bank.

According to the Computer Crimes Investigation Division, North Western Province Unit, investigations began following a complaint lodged on February 16, 2026. 

The suspect is alleged to have defrauded Rs. 1,000,024 by operating the fraudulent site.

Police said the suspect was taken into custody yesterday (20) and produced before the Wariyapola Police Station. He is scheduled to be presented before the Kurunegala Magistrate’s Court today (21).

The Computer Crimes Investigation Division is conducting further inquiries into the incident. (Newswire)

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