A 21-year-old youth has been arrested in Homagama for allegedly defrauding individuals by collecting money to advertise vehicles for sale through a Facebook business account.

According to Police, the suspect was arrested by officers of the Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) in the Mawathgama area of Homagama last night (14).

Investigations revealed that the suspect had allegedly contacted individuals over the phone, offering to advertise and facilitate the sale of their vehicles through a Facebook business account.

He had reportedly charged Rs. 5,000 for a one-week advertisement, Rs. 10,000 for two weeks and Rs. 15,000 for a month.

However, Police said the suspect had allegedly collected payments without publishing the promised advertisements, thereby defrauding the individuals.

Investigations have also revealed allegations of criminal misappropriation, criminal breach of trust and cheating by impersonation.

The suspect is a resident of Mawathgama, Homagama.

The Central Crime Investigation Bureau is conducting further investigations into the incident. (Newswire)

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The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has established power in the Mawathagama Pradeshiya Sabha.

SJB candidate Thushara Wijesekera was elected Chairman after securing a majority of votes in the election held during the inaugural session of the local council today.

The SJB had secured a majority of seats at the Mawathagama Pradeshiya Sabha in the 2025 Local Government Election. (Newswire)

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