Suspect arrested for alleged online train ticket scam

The Kandy Divisional Crimes Unit has arrested a 37-year-old suspect in connection with a large-scale e-ticket fraud involving up-country train routes, including the popular Ella destination.

The arrest occurred on the evening of 22nd of January 2025, in the Suduhumpola area of Kandy.

The suspect, a resident of the same area, was found in possession of 21 Odyssey train tickets purchased online, Rs. 130,670 in cash suspected to be proceeds from illegal sales, 130 notepads recording past transactions, and a mobile phone.

Police suspect the individual was reselling train tickets at inflated prices, primarily targeting foreign tourists.

The suspect has been handed over to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for further investigation.

On 20th of January, the CID informed the Colombo Magistrate’s Court about ongoing investigations into allegations that e-tickets for popular tourist train routes are being sold out online within seconds of release, raising concerns about fraudulent practices.

Reports suggest that some groups are exploiting the system by purchasing all available tickets through illicit means and reselling them at exorbitant rates.

Tickets originally priced at Rs. 2,000 are allegedly being resold for up to Rs. 16,000.

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