A 21-year-old has been taken into custody by police for allegedly defrauding a woman through fraudulent promises of overseas employment, with investigators claiming he obtained over Rs. 6.6 million from the victim.
The Computer Crime Investigation Division's North Western Province Unit arrested a 21-year-old man on the evening of August 3 in connection with an alleged employment fraud scheme. According to police, the suspect convinced a 28-year-old woman from Kurukupane, Bangadeniya to transfer approximately Rs. 6.6 million through online banking by promising her overseas job opportunities.
The victim filed a complaint on June 27, 2025, triggering an investigation that identified the suspect as a resident of Ampilanthurai. Police say the fraudulent transactions were conducted entirely through online banking services, with the suspect persuading the woman to make multiple transfers over an extended period.
The suspect was presented before Chilaw Magistrate's Court on August 4 following his arrest. Investigators continue to examine the case, suggesting additional inquiries may be necessary to establish the full scope of the alleged scheme. The incident reflects ongoing concerns about employment-based fraud targeting job seekers seeking opportunities abroad.
