Suspect arrested at BIA for defrauding Rs.1.8 bln through pyramid scheme

Suspect arrested at BIA for defrauding Rs.1.8 bln through pyramid scheme

November 8, 2024   07:53 am

A 52-year old Sri Lankan arriving from Malaysia has been arrested by the CID at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for defrauding around Rs. 1,800 million from several persons through a pyramid scheme and fleeing the country a year ago. 

His wife, who had arrived at the airport to receive him, has also been arrested, Police Spokesman DIG Nihal Thalduwa said.

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