Chinese woman arrested in connection with over Rs. 8 mn fraud

Chinese woman arrested in connection with over Rs. 8 mn fraud

February 25, 2024   12:34 pm

Police have arrested a 52-year-old Chinese national for her alleged involvement in financial fraud amounting to nearly Rs. 8.4 million.

The female suspect was arrested in the Kollupitiya police division on Saturday (24 Feb.), after investigations were launched into a complaint received by the Colombo Fraud Investigation Bureau on 31 January.

According to police, the arrestee had obtained Rs. 8.4 million in total from several persons, claiming that it was for the purpose of a business venture, and would be returned.

As such, further investigations are being carried out by the Colombo Fraud Investigation Bureau.

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