The Presidential Secretariat will take stern legal action against fraudsters who aim to mislead the public by claiming to work for state institutions.
The Colombo Crimes Division yesterday (Dec 9) arrested two individuals who claimed to have connections to the President in a bid to extort money.
The Presidential Secretariat said in a statement the main suspect arrested was identified as a 47 –year old Nihal Dasanayake residing in Rajanganaya. The other was Nuwan Jayakodi from Samgipura, Sevanagala.
Promising a teaching appointment to the daughter, the main suspect asked for a bribe of Rs. 150,000 from a woman. A fake letter with regard to the appointment is said to have been issued on a letterhead of the Chief Secretary of the North Central Province.
Further, claiming to be an official of the Ministry of Education, a phone call was made by Nuwan Jayakodi.
The duo had informed the woman to come to Isurupaya along with the money and they have been arrested on the spot.
The Presidential Secretariat urges the public not to fall prey to such fraudsters.
In addition the public can contact DIG Tennakookn on 071 85911017 should they come across such individuals, the statement said.
Further the public could also contact Superintendent of Police of the Colombo Crime Division G. J. Nandana on 011 2662323 or 071 8591727.
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