A 26-year-old individual has been arrested by the North Western Provincial Unit of the Computer Crime Investigation Division in connection with a financial fraud involving claims that money could be earned through an online business.
Investigations were launched following a complaint alleging that an individual who made contact through the Telegram messaging platform had promised substantial earnings through online business activities and fraudulently obtained Rs. 151,000 by having the money transferred to the suspect’s bank account.
According to the complaint, the suspect had claimed through Telegram that the online business could generate earnings amounting to Rs. 135,072,200, subsequently inducing the complainant to transfer Rs. 151,000 to the suspect’s bank account.
The suspect was arrested yesterday (20) on suspicion of involvement in the alleged fraud and providing assistance and support in connection with the offence.
The suspect is a resident of Sooriyawewa. The North Western Provincial Unit of the Computer Crime Investigation Division is conducting further investigations into the incident.
