69-year old fraudster arrested for obtaining money by promising foreign employment

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A 69-year old woman was arrested in Horana yesterday (Feb 06) for obtaining Rs 295,000 by promising foreign employment in New Zealand, Police said.

The woman was arrested at around 12:30 pm along with 40 passports.

Police have identified the suspect as Aluthge Irangani, a resident of Horana.

She is due to be produced before the Horana Magistrates Court today.

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