Complaints received regarding scams impersonating Deputy Minister

January 25, 2026 10:13 pm

Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeysinghe says that complaints have been received regarding a person who is impersonating him and committing financial fraud.

In a Facebook post, he said that complaints have been received regarding a fraudulent individual impersonating the Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development and requesting money.

He requested the public NOT to share money or personal details with such individuals and to report any suspicious activity immediately to the police or relevant authorities.

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