A woman named Thilini Priyamali was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department for defrauding a large number of people including politicians, actors, actresses and businessmen by saying that they would give a profitable amount of money for deposits in foreign countries and various businesses.
The Criminal Investigation Department arrested a woman who ran an establishment on the 34th floor of the World Trade Center.
This arrest was made according to a complaint that the concerned woman had taken more than 226 million rupees from a businessman and cheated the money without returning it.
Accordingly, the suspect was brought before Fort Magistrate Thilina Gamage today.
Presenting facts before the court, the Criminal Investigation Department stated that the suspect had told the concerned businessman to invest money in the companies he owns and receive dividends.
Then the businessman gave the suspect more than 226 million rupees for investment.
The Criminal Investigation Department stated that the businessman had given this amount to the woman by selling his luxury house in Colombo 07.
However, due to the lack of dividends, the businessman asked the suspect about it and it was revealed that she had given checks worth 239 million rupees.
Later on, it was discovered that they were fraudulent checks.
The suspect once again gave a check to the businessman, but it was also dishonoured.
Also, even after giving the cheques, the suspect met the businessman and took him to a temple in Kadavata area and told him that she would sell a stock of gold there and give the relevant amount.
Also, the investigating officers informed the court that there are 7 cases of financial fraud against this woman.
They also mentioned that the suspect woman had a personal bodyguard with firearms and led a very luxurious life.
Meanwhile, submitting a further report to the court, the Criminal Investigation Department said that this woman had defrauded another businessman who sold gems to foreigners and exchanged foreign currency.
Accordingly, the department revealed before the court that the suspect had received 60,000 US dollars and 100,000 Australian dollars from the person.
Also, about one kilo of gold has been taken from the concerned businessman.
The suspect took money from the businessman saying that he needed foreign money to import fuel to Sri Lanka.
Also, the investigating officers also mentioned before the court that she was also given dishonoured cheques.
However, the Magistrate rejected the bail request made by the defendant and remanded the suspect Thilini Priyamali until the 19th.
Meanwhile, the Criminal Investigation Department stated that information has been revealed that this woman has received an amount of 80 crore rupees from a politician who held the office of governor.
It has also been revealed during the investigation that this woman has received an amount of 7.5 crore rupees from a politician who is a veteran actor.
Information has now been revealed that this woman has received money from various parties including doctors and the Criminal Investigation Department is investigating the matter.