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Schaffter found to be bankrupt; murder probe takes another turn

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A special team from the Government Analyst’s Department had gone to Janashakthi Group Director Dinesh Schaffter’s house at Flower Road, Colombo 7 on Saturday evening and conducted an inspection as per a request of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

A group of CID officials who visited the house had also questioned Mr. Schaffter’s wife Tarni on the same day.

Meanwhile, it was reported that the investigators suspect whether the murder of Mr.Schaffter was a suicide.

Also, the investigators have focused on a letter written by Schaffter to his wife’s mother containing emotional comments such as “Thank you very much for raising such a good daughter.”

Meanwhile, it has also been revealed that Schaffter has invested millions of rupees in many business activities, but his business has suffered losses day by day due to the inability to recover the money as expected.

A land worth about Rs. 3,000 million purchased from Nuwara Eliya area has been acquired by the Provincial Road Development Authority, and an investment of Rs. 850 million invested in a business with a Jaffna District MP too is said to have been lost, also the dispute regarding Rs.1,600 million given to cricket commentator Brian Thomas and according to sources close to family he has lost around Rs.20,000 million due to failed business transactions.

It was also revealed from the statements of the close family members of Mr.Schaffter that an advertisement had been published on a newspaper for the sale of his residence at Colombo 07.

Police Media Spokesman SSP Nihal Talduwa said more than 70 people have been questioned so far while 70 CCTV footage have been inspected.

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Silence period begins ahead of Gen. Election

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The election campaign activities for the upcoming parliamentary election concluded at midnight yesterday (Nov. 11), starting the silence period, which will remain in effect until Election Day on Nov. 14. 

The Election Commission (EC) emphasises that campaigning activities are not permitted during this period.

However, candidates have been given time until midnight today (Nov. 12) to remove their campaign offices. Afterwards, only one office per constituency is allowed for parties and groups. Additionally, a candidate’s house can be used as a party office but no decorations or advertising are permitted.

Meanwhile, Police Spokesman DIG – Nihal Thalduwa has announced that approximately 64,000 police officers will be deployed from today to ensure security during the general election across all constituencies.

Also, PAFFREL Executive Director Rohana Hettiarachchi says that they will deploy approximately 6,000 representatives to monitor this year’s elections.

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NAHTTF warns of Lankans in UAE being lured to cyber scam centres in Myanmar

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The National Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force (NAHTTF) has issued warnings to the public on several occasions regarding an increase in various forms of recruitment to cyber scam centers in Myanmar.

According to the latest information received, Sri Lankans currently staying in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are being sent to cyber scam centres in Myanmar in groups and the NAHTTF has received information through reliable sources that there is an increase in the number of newly recruited Sri Lankan citizens in those scam centres.

Recent investigations revealed that the traffickers lure IT professionals with the promise of high-paying IT positions  abroad. They attract workers with the promise of high-paying positions in the IT fields in other countries.

The investigations also reveal that these individuals are taken to places like Dubai under the guise of job interviews and are then coerced into working illegally in cyber scam centers in Myanmar. Investigations have further uncovered that they are subjected to mental and even brutal physical torture, such as electrocution, in these scam centers.

“We strongly advise against using illegal migration routes, as they are extremely dangerous and violate the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment Act. Job seekers must refrain from traveling to other countries on visit visas”, warns NAHTTF.

The NAHTTF urges the public to:

•    Pursue safe, legal migration options through authorized channels.
•       Stay vigilant and report any suspicious trafficking activities.
•       Protect vulnerable individuals by informing relevant departments about Sri Lankan workers abroad who may be at risk, as well as their relatives and friends in Sri Lanka.

The NAHTTF, while requesting the public to report any suspicious activities through the following phone numbers or email address, emphasizes its obligation to protect the confidentiality of those who provide information.

•    0112102570/ 076 844 7700
•    [email protected]

Your vigilance can help dismantle these dangerous trafficking networks and save lives. All reports will be treated with strict confidentiality.

(defence.lk)

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Colombo – Talaimannar trains resume

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The Department of Railways has announced that the train service between Colombo Fort and Talaimannar will resume today (Nov. 12).

This service had been temporarily suspended due to the railway development project between Mahawa and Anuradhapura.

The new schedule is as follows:

Colombo Fort to Talaimannar:
– Starting Nov. 12, 2024 : Departure from Colombo Fort at 16.15 p.m., arriving in Talaimannar at 22.15 p.m.

Talaimannar to Colombo Fort:
– Starting Nov. 13, 2024 : Departure from Talaimannar at 4:15 a.m., arriving in Colombo Fort at 10:15 a.m.

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