A bogus PHI who cheated businessmen in the Kurunegala area was arrested by Dummalasooriya Police, Kurunegala, recently.
The suspect had gone on inspection to several business firms and poultry farms, and demanded bribes from owners telling them that legal action will not be taken against them for various faults. The suspect had collected thousands of rupees for a long time posing as an Investigation Officer and Executive PHI from Colombo.
Some youths had photographed the suspect secretly while he was taking a bribe of Rs. 10,000 from a poultry farm owner.
Later, Dummalasooriya Police OIC was informed of the incident. Consequently, the bogus PHI was arrested.
The suspect is a married youth of 25 years who resides in Nedalagamuwa of the Pannala Police area, Kurunegala.
He is reported to have obtained nearly Rs. two million as gratification from businessmen in the Kurunegala district.
Investigations continue.
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