A 26-year-old individual has been arrested by the North Western Provincial Unit of the Computer Crime Investigation Division over an alleged financial fraud involving promises of high earnings through an online business.
Investigations were launched following a complaint that an individual who contacted the complainant through Telegram had promised substantial profits from online business activities and obtained Rs. 151,000 through a bank transfer.
According to the complaint, the suspect had claimed that the online business could generate earnings of Rs. 135,072,200, prompting the complainant to transfer Rs. 151,000 to the suspect’s bank account.
The suspect was arrested on October 20 on suspicion of involvement in the alleged fraud and providing assistance in connection with the offence.
The suspect is a resident of Sooriyawewa. Further investigations are being conducted by the North Western Provincial Unit of the Computer Crime Investigation Division.
