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CID arrests three suspects over online scam

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The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) revealed information about an organised racket operated by three suspects who deceive the people posting online advertisements in order to steal money from their bank accounts.

The Computer Crime Investigation Division of the CID has already arrested the three persons involved in this racket in Kandy yesterday (16).

The suspects aged between 25 and 30 are residents of Kandy, Talatuoya and Medawachchiya.

A senior CID officer has told the Dinamina newspaper that these suspects call the phone numbers mentioned in online advertisements from phone numbers registered under others.

“They request the seller not to sell the item mentioned in that ad to anyone else. They plead with the seller and say they will deposit a little amount right away and the rest of the money will be paid in a few days. These people speak in such a way that the advertiser develops sympathy towards the caller and builds trust. Finally, after the advertiser expressed his interest in selling the product to these people, they ask for a bank account number in order to transfer money online. After transferring a little amount, these people talk to the advertiser to check if they have received. At the same time, they say that there is a code number and if possible to let them know what it is. Those who do not understand what this number is, give it right away. What happens is that these people use that number to access the account of the advertiser and get the money credited to another bank account,” he said.

The officer urged the public never to handover the password or the OTP number they receive from the bank to anyone else.

Investigations have revealed that all the three suspects arrested in Kandy are heavily addicted to drugs.

One suspect checks ads on social media sites and other websites and makes calls to the advertisers.

The other suspect sneaks into the advertiser’s accounts through the OTP number, steals the money and transfers it to another account.

The third suspect withdraws the money credited to the other account using an ATM card.

It has been revealed that they have infiltrated 80 bank accounts and stolen more than Rs.6 million.

The Computer Crime Investigation Division has received 20 complaints regarding such frauds.

The suspects have been arrested following a complaint filed by a Marawila resident who got caught in this fraud. He had posted an advertisement on a website to sell a generator.

The suspects have stolen Rs. 1.8 million from the victim.

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Special notice for Sri Lankans planning to travel to Israel

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In light of the ongoing Iran-Israel ceasefire, authorities are expected to lift the ban on public gatherings and celebrations soon, with an official announcement anticipated shortly, according to Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Israel – Nimal Bandara.

On a Facebook post updated yesterday (June 24), he added that several Israeli airlines have resumed a limited number of international flights from Tel Aviv International Airport, and regular international flights are expected to resume on June 25, depending on the security situation.

He has further said :

“Several Israeli airlines have resumed a limited number of international flights from Tel Aviv International Airport. Depending on the overall situation, regular international flights are expected to resume from tomorrow.”

“Three individuals who departed Israel today have safely arrived in Colombo via Cairo Airport, Egypt.”

“Those currently in Sri Lanka are advised to check with their respective agencies regarding flight arrangements to Israel. Due to high demand, there may be delays or congestion in securing tickets as many individuals are expected to travel at the same time.

For further information regarding flights to Tel Aviv or the situation at Tel Aviv Airport, please contact the Embassy.”

ඊශ්‍රායලයේ වත්මන් තත්ත්වය (Updated 18.30 – 24/06/2025) 1. ඉරාන – ඊශ්‍රායිල් යුධ තත්ත්වය හේතුවෙන් සිවිල් ජනයාට…

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Bus strike on 120 Horana-Colombo route

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Private bus operators along the Horana-Colombo (120) route have commenced a strike this morning (June 25).

The strike was launched in protest against the alleged improper deployment of a bus on the 120 route.

Meanwhile, additional Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) buses have been deployed for the convenience of passengers.

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Special traffic plan in Colombo as  Bohra conference kicks off

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A special traffic plan will be in place in several areas of Colombo as the Global Bohra Conference and Spiritual Convention kicks off from today (June 25).

The conference, held under the patronage of the spiritual leader of the Dawoodi Bohra community, will be held today as well as from June 27 – July 05.

Police announced that the entry of container trucks and tipper trucks transporting sand will be restricted from 7.00 am – 10.00 pm daily, along the route from Darley Road in Maradana, Gamini Roundabout to D. R. Wijewardena Mawatha.

Additionally, the conference will also take place at the Bora Mosque in Bambalapitiya from 7:00 am – 11.30 am and from 3.00 pm – 10.00 pm from June 27 – July 05.

Entry of container trucks and tipper trucks transporting sand will be restricted on Marine Drive from Wellawatte towards Kollupitiya via Bambalapitiya, and from Kollupitiya towards Wellawatte via Bambalapitiya, police said.

Police further stated that traffic on Glen Arbour Road in Bambalapitiya, within the Bambalapitiya Police Division, will be restricted, and vehicles will be diverted to Marine Drive from Galle Road.

Also, entry into Adamaly Place in Bambalapitiya will be limited to residents.

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