Police have arrested a suspect accused of defrauding over Rs. 25 million from victims through a social media-based housing construction scam. The Mirihana Special Investigation Division is investigating at least 15 complaints linked to the case.
Authorities in the Mirihana area have arrested a man suspected of operating an elaborate fraud scheme targeting individuals through social media. The suspect allegedly posed as a housing construction contractor and solicited payments from victims for non-existent building projects, according to police statements.
Investigators estimate the total losses from the scheme exceed Rs. 25 million. The fraud was conducted primarily through social media platforms, where the suspect advertised construction services and convinced victims to transfer money based on false promises of project work.
The Mirihana Special Investigation Division confirmed receiving at least 15 complaints against the suspect in relation to the scam. Police say the fraudulent operation exploited the accessibility and reach of social media to identify and deceive victims who believed they were engaging legitimate construction services.
Authorities indicate that further investigations are ongoing to determine the full extent of the scheme and identify any additional victims or associates involved in the operation.
