Wednesday, January 9, 2019 - 09:37
Two arrested for attempting to extort Rs 3.5 million by threatening over the phone.
DIG in charge of the Western Province had received a complaint regarding an attempt to extort money from a person residing in Homagama area.
Accordingly, Mirihana Special Crimes Investigation Unit had launched an investigation and managed to arrest two persons in connection with the incident, along with a mobile phone.
The suspects are identified as, 27-year-old from Korathota and a 31-year-old from Kaduwela area.
The suspects are to be produced before the Homagama Magistrate’s Court today.
Mirihana Special Crimes Investigation Unit is conducting further investigations.
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