The suspects were arrested on Wednesday (9) following a special operation conducted by the Jaffna Police station and the Police Special Task Force based on a complaint of financial fraud in Jaffna, Police said.
According to the Police, the suspects had financially defrauded individuals from several areas by promising them dollars in exchange for rupees. Additionally, the suspects had also promised to sell them vehicle spare parts for cheaper prices.
Investigations have revealed that after the victims arrive with cash at the agreed location the suspects would rob the cash and flee the scene. They are reported to have stolen Rs. 2.5 million and Rs. 1.8 million from two individuals in Jaffna and Rs. 1,080,000 from another individual in Galle.
The Police said the suspects had been involved in such robberies in Jaffna, Anuradhapura, Colombo, Kalutara, Galle, and Matara. They have been identified as residents of Trincomalee, Thalawakele, and Anuradhapura, aged between 33–53 years.
Following the arrest, the Police seized USD 825 and Rs 2.8 million from the suspects’ possession. The suspects have been remanded until 22 November after being produced before the Jaffna Magistrate’s Court on 10 November.
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