The director of a private institution has been arrested by the Colombo Crimes Division for allegedly defrauding individuals of more than Rs. 35.8 million by promising to arrange visas for overseas travel.
Police said the suspect, a 41-year-old resident of Panadura, was taken into custody on Wednesday (06) following investigations into 21 separate complaints.
According to police, the suspect had allegedly collected a total of Rs. 35,800,557.86 from 21 individuals through the fraudulent scheme.
Further investigations are being carried out by the Colombo Crimes Division.
