header logo
Latest
Army soldier arrested over extort attempt
Feb 25, 201904:01 PM
Army soldier arrested over extort attempt

An army soldier has been arrested for attempting to extort money from a sand-mining businessman by feigning to be a close associate of the commander of Special Task Force (SFT).

 

The army soldier in question has, reportedly, attempted to extort Rs 500,000 from the businessman in order to allow the operation of the sand-mining business without any obstructions.

 

He has been arrested by the STF personnel and handed over to the Kuda Oya police station.

 

The STF has seized two currency notes of Rs 5000 and 12 army uniforms, 47 T-56 live ammunition and a hand grenade in possession of the suspect.

 

 

 

MostRead
Mobitel 5g
VideoStories
“Executive undermining judicial independence” Sajith says public trust on government is eroding

“Executive undermining judicial independence” Sajith says public trust on government is eroding

“Family & legal intervention made hospitalization possible”Suresh Sallay remains under hospital care

“Family & legal intervention made hospitalization possible”Suresh Sallay remains under hospital care

Satyagraha campaigned launched at Colombo Fort in support of Suresh Sallay who is detrained by CID

Satyagraha campaigned launched at Colombo Fort in support of Suresh Sallay who is detrained by CID

Farmers decry lack of fertilizer stocks; Fertilizer for Yala season already disbursed, Minister says

Farmers decry lack of fertilizer stocks; Fertilizer for Yala season already disbursed, Minister says

First graduation ceremony of Mogo Media Academy held in Colombo; 115 students awarded certificates

First graduation ceremony of Mogo Media Academy held in Colombo; 115 students awarded certificates

“Global & domestic pressure may challenge future stability" Steps announced to tackle rising risks

“Global & domestic pressure may challenge future stability" Steps announced to tackle rising risks

Former MP Udaya Gammanpila claims Suresh Sallay on hunger strike in CID custody

Former MP Udaya Gammanpila claims Suresh Sallay on hunger strike in CID custody

Govt assures fair paddy prices aligned with farmers' production costs

Govt assures fair paddy prices aligned with farmers' production costs

Schools must serve as safe and secure spaces for children -PM Harini Amarasuriya

Schools must serve as safe and secure spaces for children -PM Harini Amarasuriya

Sri Lanka's dengue cases cross 35,000 with 19 deaths reported so far this year

Sri Lanka's dengue cases cross 35,000 with 19 deaths reported so far this year

Sri Lanka marks World Environment Day 2026 under Presidential patronage

Sri Lanka marks World Environment Day 2026 under Presidential patronage

Govt is misusing PTA in an unprecedented manner, Dilith Jayaweera says

Govt is misusing PTA in an unprecedented manner, Dilith Jayaweera says

MP Upali Pannilage claims Anguruwatota elders’ home was not registered with any relevant authority

MP Upali Pannilage claims Anguruwatota elders’ home was not registered with any relevant authority

Private bus operators demand 5% fare revision following the fuel price hike

Private bus operators demand 5% fare revision following the fuel price hike

MP Ravi Karunanayake submits motion seeking parliamentary committee to probe CBSL independence

MP Ravi Karunanayake submits motion seeking parliamentary committee to probe CBSL independence

Lassana Flora