A suspect has been arrested on charges of allegedly defrauding over Rs.50 million from about 150 persons after promising to provide overseas jobs.
The Colombo Central Crime Investigation Division had commenced a probe into the matter following complaints received by the Slave Island Police. Officers from the Division were able to track down and arrest a suspect who was allegedly involved in the scam from Kirulapona yesterday (24). He has been handed over to the Slave Island Police.
The 37-year-old suspect is a resident of Dehiwala. Further investigations are ongoing.
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
The UK government has unveiled a package of reforms to simplify imports from developing countries which allows for more garments manufactured in Sri Lanka to enter the UK tariff-free.
Cabinet has approved the appointment of Commodore (retired) M.B.N.A. Premaratne of the Sri Lanka Navy, as the new Commissioner General of Excise.
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