Eon Lanka Ltd, which was sealed by the Central Bank two years ago, has defrauded Rs.9,910 million from its depositors, the Eon Lanka Depositors’ Welfare Union said in a complaint made to IGP C.D. Wickramaratne.
A large number of pensioners of the armed forces and police have deposited money in the institution named Eon Lanka which was operative in Kurunegala from 2013 to 2020.
The complaint said that after the Central Bank sealed the institution on 10.07.2020, the owner has defrauded the depositors of Rs.9,910 million.
Those who have lost their money have formed an organization to seek justice and recover their money, its secretary retired Army officer B.R.Dissanayake said.
He said that they deposited money in this institution since they were promised a 6% monthly interest.
The complaint has been made to the Inspector General of Police as per the instructions of Justice Minister Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe.
