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Sri Lankan Police officer arrested in connection with Sakvithi fraud
19.10.2008

An inspector of Mirihana Police was arrested in connection with the Sakvithi Ranasingha's money fraud which is called as the biggest money scam ever reported in Sri Lankan history.

Police spokesman SSP Ranjith Gunasekera said the inspector was arrested this morning after the basic investigations on the case. According to the sources Police also seized two vehicles belonged to the suspect.

So far Sri Lankan Police have received over 2,500 complaints from the investors who deposited money in Sakvithi Ranasingha's fraudulent finance institute. The mastermind had fled the country and Police is seeking Interpol’s help to find him.

CP