A 54-year-old woman has been arrested for allegedly cheating a businessman out of Rs. 150 million and failing to repay the amount.
Police have seized a luxury car, several smartphones, and two laptops belonging to the suspect, who resides in Makola.
The businessman reported that he was introduced to the woman by a friend at the Supreme Court premises in Colombo.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect claimed she was importing vehicles and urgently needed money to clear several from Customs. The businessman provided her with the money but later lodged a complaint when the woman disappeared with the funds.
The woman was arrested based on the complaint.
Further investigations revealed her history of large-scale financial fraud. She faces multiple fraud charges in pending cases at the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court, Kalutara Chief Magistrate’s Court, and Maligakanda Chief Magistrate’s Court.
Additionally, she has been accused of attempting to obtain Rs. 636,000 from a female suspect arrested on drug charges by claiming to be a Magistrate.
Police disclosed that she has been involved in various other fraudulent activities, including forging a passport and issuing fake cheques.