Remanded fraudster Thilini Priyamali had in her possession drug dealers’ money amounting to millions of rupees, investigations conducted by the intelligence agencies have revealed.
It was reported that earnings of some drug traffickers staying in Dubai and another staying in England had been given to Priyamali by a group of jewellery shop owners who send money out of the country using the Undiyal system.
None of those who invested drug money have so far complained to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).
According to the information received by the intelligence agencies, drug dealers are now threatening the jewellery shop owners demanding money.
The CID said that only 12 complaints have been received against Priyamali so far.
A senior police officer said that around 100 people including two actresses and two politicians have been identified as giving money to Priyamali but none of them have made a complaint. “We cannot force anyone to make complaints,” he said.
The CID believes that Thilini has hidden over Rs.3 billion money collected by fraud six months ago. So far, no information has been found about where the money has been hidden. The CID is confident that she has hidden the money with a third party.
Meanwhile, the CID is also conducting an extensive investigation regarding a company director who allegedly supported Priyamali.
