Two individuals, including a 19-year-old, have been arrested by the Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) over allegations of demanding Rs. 1 million in ransom while issuing death threats.
The suspects were taken into custody yesterday (04) in Unawatuna, within the Habaraduwa Police Division, following a complaint lodged with the CCIB regarding telephone calls demanding the money.
The arrested individuals, aged 36 and 19, are residents of Unawatuna.
Investigations have revealed that the suspects allegedly made the threatening calls while pretending to be an underworld criminal operating in the area.
The Central Crime Investigation Bureau is conducting further investigations into the incident.
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