Sri Lanka Police have issued a warning after receiving reports about organized groups falsely claiming to be senior police officials and targeting institutions in Colombo.
According to the Police Media Division, the suspects have been contacting tourist hotels and private establishments while impersonating high-ranking officers. They have reportedly requested food, financial contributions, and other forms of support under the pretext of organizing official police-related events.
Authorities have launched investigations into these fraudulent activities and are working to identify those responsible.
Police have urged businesses and the public to remain cautious and not to comply with such requests without proper verification. Anyone receiving suspicious calls or having information related to these scams is advised to inform the nearest police station or contact the Senior Superintendent of Police – Colombo Central via 071-8591551.
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