Police have arrested a 54-year-old Chinese national in connection with a July 23 incident at Colombo Port City that resulted in the death of a fellow Chinese national, with multiple suspects already in custody.
Investigators have arrested another suspect linked to a violent incident at Colombo Port City on July 23, 2026, that resulted in the abduction and murder of a Chinese national. The Colombo District Crime Division arrested the 54-year-old Chinese national at Colombo Port City on September 4 based on information gathered during the ongoing investigation.
According to reports, the incident stemmed from a clash between two groups of Chinese nationals at the Port City premises. During the confrontation, three Chinese nationals were assaulted, and one man was subsequently abducted. His body was later discovered in Eheliyagoda.
The arrest represents the latest development in an ongoing investigation that has already resulted in multiple suspects being remanded in custody. The Colombo Crime Division continues to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident as further inquiries proceed.