A 26-year-old resident of Sooriyawewa has been arrested in connection with an alleged financial fraud involving promises of substantial earnings through an online business.
The arrest was made yesterday (20) by the North Western Provincial Unit of the Computer Crime Investigation Division following an investigation initiated in response to a complaint regarding the alleged scam.
According to the complaint, the suspect had contacted the complainant through the Telegram messaging platform and claimed that significant profits could be earned through online business activities.
The suspect had allegedly promised earnings amounting to Rs. 135,072,200, subsequently inducing the complainant to transfer Rs. 151,000 to a bank account belonging to the suspect.
The individual was arrested on suspicion of involvement in the alleged fraud and providing assistance and support in connection with the offence.
The North Western Provincial Unit of the Computer Crime Investigation Division is conducting further investigations into the incident.
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